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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.94, 9,253.76 and 3,721.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.94, 9,253.76 and 3,721.78 is: 5,135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.94 : 9,253.76 = 3,721.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.94/9,253.76 = 3,721.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.94x = 9,253.76 × 3,721.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.94x = 34,440,426.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,440,426.58/6,705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.81

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