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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.77, 9,253.97 and 3,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.77, 9,253.97 and 3,721.60 is: 5,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.77 : 9,253.97 = 3,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.77/9,253.97 = 3,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.77x = 9,253.97 × 3,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.77x = 34,439,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,439,581.67/6,705.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.82

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