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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.14, 9,261.07 and 3,727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.14, 9,261.07 and 3,727.16 is: 5,143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.14 : 9,261.07 = 3,727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.14/9,261.07 = 3,727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.14x = 9,261.07 × 3,727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.14x = 34,517,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,517,503.50/6,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.31

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