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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.96, 9,262.50 and 3,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.96, 9,262.50 and 3,727.80 is: 5,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.96 : 9,262.50 = 3,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.96/9,262.50 = 3,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.96x = 9,262.50 × 3,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.96x = 34,528,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,528,747.50/6,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.36

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