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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.08, 9,263.97 and 3,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.08, 9,263.97 and 3,729.24 is: 5,146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.08 : 9,263.97 = 3,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.08/9,263.97 = 3,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.08x = 9,263.97 × 3,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.08x = 34,547,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547,567.48/6,713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.31

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