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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.42, 9,266.21 and 3,730.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.42, 9,266.21 and 3,730.55 is: 5,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.42 : 9,266.21 = 3,730.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.42/9,266.21 = 3,730.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.42x = 9,266.21 × 3,730.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.42x = 34,567,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567,994.73/6,714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.32

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