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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.85, 9,261.96 and 3,727.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.85, 9,261.96 and 3,727.51 is: 5,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.85 : 9,261.96 = 3,727.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.85/9,261.96 = 3,727.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.85x = 9,261.96 × 3,727.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.85x = 34,524,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524,048.52/6,711.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.75

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