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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.32, 9,261.36 and 3,727.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.32, 9,261.36 and 3,727.12 is: 5,144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.32 : 9,261.36 = 3,727.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.32/9,261.36 = 3,727.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.32x = 9,261.36 × 3,727.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.32x = 34,518,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518,200.08/6,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.05

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