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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.70, 9,265.62 and 3,881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.70, 9,265.62 and 3,881.16 is: 5,356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.70 : 9,265.62 = 3,881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.70/9,265.62 = 3,881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.70x = 9,265.62 × 3,881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.70x = 35,961,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,961,353.72/6,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.41

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