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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.31, 9,258.87 and 3,725.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.31, 9,258.87 and 3,725.15 is: 5,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.31 : 9,258.87 = 3,725.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.31/9,258.87 = 3,725.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.31x = 9,258.87 × 3,725.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.31x = 34,490,679.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490,679.58/6,709.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.72

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