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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.48, 9,264.30 and 3,729.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.48, 9,264.30 and 3,729.29 is: 5,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.48 : 9,264.30 = 3,729.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.48/9,264.30 = 3,729.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.48x = 9,264.30 × 3,729.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.48x = 34,549,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,549,263.64/6,713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.25

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