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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.57, 9,261.67 and 3,727.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.57, 9,261.67 and 3,727.17 is: 5,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.57 : 9,261.67 = 3,727.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.57/9,261.67 = 3,727.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.57x = 9,261.67 × 3,727.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.57x = 34,519,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,519,818.57/6,711.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.33

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