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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.48, 9,261.82 and 3,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.48, 9,261.82 and 3,727.24 is: 5,143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.48 : 9,261.82 = 3,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.48/9,261.82 = 3,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.48x = 9,261.82 × 3,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.48x = 34,521,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,521,025.98/6,711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.58

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