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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.50, 9,262.13 and 3,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.50, 9,262.13 and 3,727.56 is: 5,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.50 : 9,262.13 = 3,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.50/9,262.13 = 3,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.50x = 9,262.13 × 3,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.50x = 34,525,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,525,145.30/6,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.18

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