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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.94, 9,263.98 and 3,729.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.94, 9,263.98 and 3,729.05 is: 5,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.94 : 9,263.98 = 3,729.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.94/9,263.98 = 3,729.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.94x = 9,263.98 × 3,729.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.94x = 34,545,844.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,545,844.62/6,712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.16

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