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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.08, 9,255.40 and 3,722.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.08, 9,255.40 and 3,722.76 is: 5,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.08 : 9,255.40 = 3,722.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.08/9,255.40 = 3,722.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.08x = 9,255.40 × 3,722.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.08x = 34,455,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455,632.90/6,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.20

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