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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.41, 9,267.30 and 3,731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.41, 9,267.30 and 3,731.58 is: 5,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.41 : 9,267.30 = 3,731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.41/9,267.30 = 3,731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.41x = 9,267.30 × 3,731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.41x = 34,581,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581,671.33/6,715.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.60

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