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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,706.61, 9,254.68 and 3,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,706.61, 9,254.68 and 3,722.30 is: 5,136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,706.61 : 9,254.68 = 3,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,706.61/9,254.68 = 3,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,706.61x = 9,254.68 × 3,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,706.61x = 34,448,639.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,448,639.78/6,706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.52

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