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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.56, 9,261.93 and 3,727.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.56, 9,261.93 and 3,727.38 is: 5,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.56 : 9,261.93 = 3,727.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.56/9,261.93 = 3,727.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.56x = 9,261.93 × 3,727.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.56x = 34,522,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,522,714.01/6,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.77

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