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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.62, 9,256.44 and 3,723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.62, 9,256.44 and 3,723.38 is: 5,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.62 : 9,256.44 = 3,723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.62/9,256.44 = 3,723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.62x = 9,256.44 × 3,723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.62x = 34,465,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,465,197.29/6,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.22

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