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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.05, 9,261.79 and 3,727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.05, 9,261.79 and 3,727.16 is: 5,143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.05 : 9,261.79 = 3,727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.05/9,261.79 = 3,727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.05x = 9,261.79 × 3,727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.05x = 34,520,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520,225.38/6,711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.79

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