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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.59, 9,261.52 and 3,727.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.59, 9,261.52 and 3,727.19 is: 5,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.59 : 9,261.52 = 3,727.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.59/9,261.52 = 3,727.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.59x = 9,261.52 × 3,727.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.59x = 34,519,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,519,389.10/6,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.25

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