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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.77, 9,264.21 and 3,729.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.77, 9,264.21 and 3,729.19 is: 5,146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.77 : 9,264.21 = 3,729.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.77/9,264.21 = 3,729.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.77x = 9,264.21 × 3,729.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.77x = 34,547,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547,999.29/6,712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.61

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