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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.36, 9,260.70 and 3,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.36, 9,260.70 and 3,727.22 is: 5,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.36 : 9,260.70 = 3,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.36/9,260.70 = 3,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.36x = 9,260.70 × 3,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.36x = 34,516,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516,666.25/6,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.02

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