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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.84, 9,261.02 and 3,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.84, 9,261.02 and 3,726.96 is: 5,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.84 : 9,261.02 = 3,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.84/9,261.02 = 3,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.84x = 9,261.02 × 3,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.84x = 34,515,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,515,451.10/6,710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.24

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