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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.66, 9,265.90 and 3,730.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.66, 9,265.90 and 3,730.66 is: 5,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.66 : 9,265.90 = 3,730.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.66/9,265.90 = 3,730.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.66x = 9,265.90 × 3,730.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.66x = 34,567,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567,922.49/6,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.13

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