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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.81, 9,261.33 and 3,726.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.81, 9,261.33 and 3,726.66 is: 5,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.81 : 9,261.33 = 3,726.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.81/9,261.33 = 3,726.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.81x = 9,261.33 × 3,726.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.81x = 34,513,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,513,814.08/6,710.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.02

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