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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,716.94, 9,269.15 and 3,732.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,716.94, 9,269.15 and 3,732.69 is: 5,150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,716.94 : 9,269.15 = 3,732.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,716.94/9,269.15 = 3,732.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,716.94x = 9,269.15 × 3,732.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,716.94x = 34,598,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,598,863.51/6,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.99

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