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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714, 9,265.68 and 3,921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714, 9,265.68 and 3,921.12 is: 5,411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714 : 9,265.68 = 3,921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714/9,265.68 = 3,921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714x = 9,265.68 × 3,921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714x = 36,331,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331,843.16/6,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.36

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