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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.37, 9,261.98 and 3,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.37, 9,261.98 and 3,727.48 is: 5,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.37 : 9,261.98 = 3,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.37/9,261.98 = 3,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.37x = 9,261.98 × 3,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.37x = 34,523,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,523,863.51/6,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.09

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