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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.81, 9,262.43 and 3,727.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.81, 9,262.43 and 3,727.93 is: 5,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.81 : 9,262.43 = 3,727.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.81/9,262.43 = 3,727.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.81x = 9,262.43 × 3,727.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.81x = 34,529,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,529,625.72/6,711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.61

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