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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.55, 9,266.25 and 3,730.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.55, 9,266.25 and 3,730.66 is: 5,148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.55 : 9,266.25 = 3,730.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.55/9,266.25 = 3,730.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.55x = 9,266.25 × 3,730.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.55x = 34,569,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,569,198.06/6,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.40

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