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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.06, 9,259.91 and 3,725.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.06, 9,259.91 and 3,725.90 is: 5,141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.06 : 9,259.91 = 3,725.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.06/9,259.91 = 3,725.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.06x = 9,259.91 × 3,725.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.06x = 34,501,480.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501,480.04/6,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.75

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