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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.68, 9,261.44 and 3,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.68, 9,261.44 and 3,727.04 is: 5,142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.68 : 9,261.44 = 3,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.68/9,261.44 = 3,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.68x = 9,261.44 × 3,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.68x = 34,517,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,517,757.34/6,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.94

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