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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.64, 9,261.23 and 3,727.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.64, 9,261.23 and 3,727.07 is: 5,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.64 : 9,261.23 = 3,727.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.64/9,261.23 = 3,727.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.64x = 9,261.23 × 3,727.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.64x = 34,517,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,517,270.99/6,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.90

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