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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.48, 9,253.98 and 3,721.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.48, 9,253.98 and 3,721.98 is: 5,136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.48 : 9,253.98 = 3,721.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.48/9,253.98 = 3,721.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.48x = 9,253.98 × 3,721.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.48x = 34,443,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443,128.48/6,705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.56

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