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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.65, 9,253.71 and 3,721.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.65, 9,253.71 and 3,721.48 is: 5,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.65 : 9,253.71 = 3,721.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.65/9,253.71 = 3,721.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.65x = 9,253.71 × 3,721.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.65x = 34,437,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437,473.56/6,705.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.59

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