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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.23, 9,258.57 and 3,725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.23, 9,258.57 and 3,725.06 is: 5,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.23 : 9,258.57 = 3,725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.23/9,258.57 = 3,725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.23x = 9,258.57 × 3,725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.23x = 34,488,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,488,682.47/6,709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.48

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