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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.81, 9,264.34 and 3,880.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.81, 9,264.34 and 3,880.73 is: 5,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.81 : 9,264.34 = 3,880.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.81/9,264.34 = 3,880.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.81x = 9,264.34 × 3,880.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.81x = 35,952,380.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,952,380.89/6,713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.99

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