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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.69, 9,266.06 and 3,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.69, 9,266.06 and 3,730.44 is: 5,147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.69 : 9,266.06 = 3,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.69/9,266.06 = 3,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.69x = 9,266.06 × 3,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.69x = 34,566,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566,480.87/6,714.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.89

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