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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.74, 9,255.02 and 3,722.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.74, 9,255.02 and 3,722.54 is: 5,137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.74 : 9,255.02 = 3,722.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.74/9,255.02 = 3,722.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.74x = 9,255.02 × 3,722.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.74x = 34,452,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452,145.18/6,705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.71

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