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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,706.63, 9,254.71 and 3,722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,706.63, 9,254.71 and 3,722.46 is: 5,136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,706.63 : 9,254.71 = 3,722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,706.63/9,254.71 = 3,722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,706.63x = 9,254.71 × 3,722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,706.63x = 34,450,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,315.58/6,706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.76

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