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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.70, 9,267.55 and 3,731.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.70, 9,267.55 and 3,731.47 is: 5,149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.70 : 9,267.55 = 3,731.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.70/9,267.55 = 3,731.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.70x = 9,267.55 × 3,731.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.70x = 34,581,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581,584.80/6,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.36

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