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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.34, 9,261.52 and 3,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.34, 9,261.52 and 3,727.04 is: 5,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.34 : 9,261.52 = 3,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.34/9,261.52 = 3,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.34x = 9,261.52 × 3,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.34x = 34,518,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518,055.50/6,711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.24

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