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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.39, 9,261.41 and 3,727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.39, 9,261.41 and 3,727.42 is: 5,143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.39 : 9,261.41 = 3,727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.39/9,261.41 = 3,727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.39x = 9,261.41 × 3,727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.39x = 34,521,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,521,164.86/6,711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.67

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