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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.88, 9,264.08 and 3,729.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.88, 9,264.08 and 3,729.64 is: 5,146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.88 : 9,264.08 = 3,729.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.88/9,264.08 = 3,729.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.88x = 9,264.08 × 3,729.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.88x = 34,551,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551,683.33/6,713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.31

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