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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.76, 9,262.05 and 3,727.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.76, 9,262.05 and 3,727.49 is: 5,143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.76 : 9,262.05 = 3,727.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.76/9,262.05 = 3,727.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.76x = 9,262.05 × 3,727.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.76x = 34,524,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524,198.75/6,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.84

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