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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.82, 9,261.03 and 3,726.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.82, 9,261.03 and 3,726.63 is: 5,142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.82 : 9,261.03 = 3,726.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.82/9,261.03 = 3,726.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.82x = 9,261.03 × 3,726.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.82x = 34,512,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,512,472.25/6,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.81

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