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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.08, 9,266.60 and 3,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.08, 9,266.60 and 3,731 is: 5,148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.08 : 9,266.60 = 3,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.08/9,266.60 = 3,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.08x = 9,266.60 × 3,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.08x = 34,573,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573,684.60/6,715.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.66

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