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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.99, 9,265.98 and 3,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.99, 9,265.98 and 3,881.92 is: 5,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.99 : 9,265.98 = 3,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.99/9,265.98 = 3,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.99x = 9,265.98 × 3,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.99x = 35,969,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,969,769.92/6,714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.64

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