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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.13, 9,265.62 and 3,730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.13, 9,265.62 and 3,730.24 is: 5,147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.13 : 9,265.62 = 3,730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.13/9,265.62 = 3,730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.13x = 9,265.62 × 3,730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.13x = 34,562,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,562,963.18/6,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.80

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