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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.36, 9,262.08 and 3,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.36, 9,262.08 and 3,727.32 is: 5,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.36 : 9,262.08 = 3,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.36/9,262.08 = 3,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.36x = 9,262.08 × 3,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.36x = 34,522,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,522,736.03/6,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.93

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