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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.41, 9,260.66 and 3,726.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.41, 9,260.66 and 3,726.25 is: 5,142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.41 : 9,260.66 = 3,726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.41/9,260.66 = 3,726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.41x = 9,260.66 × 3,726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.41x = 34,507,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,507,520.49/6,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.39

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