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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.75, 9,262.22 and 3,727.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.75, 9,262.22 and 3,727.71 is: 5,144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.75 : 9,262.22 = 3,727.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.75/9,262.22 = 3,727.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.75x = 9,262.22 × 3,727.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.75x = 34,526,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,526,851.48/6,711.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.24

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