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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.35, 9,261.27 and 3,727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.35, 9,261.27 and 3,727.01 is: 5,143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.35 : 9,261.27 = 3,727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.35/9,261.27 = 3,727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.35x = 9,261.27 × 3,727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.35x = 34,516,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516,799.60/6,711.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.05

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