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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.37, 9,264.51 and 3,729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.37, 9,264.51 and 3,729.26 is: 5,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.37 : 9,264.51 = 3,729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.37/9,264.51 = 3,729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.37x = 9,264.51 × 3,729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.37x = 34,549,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,549,789.72/6,713.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.42

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