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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.32, 9,271.95 and 3,734.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.32, 9,271.95 and 3,734.67 is: 5,153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.32 : 9,271.95 = 3,734.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.32/9,271.95 = 3,734.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.32x = 9,271.95 × 3,734.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.32x = 34,627,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627,673.51/6,719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.45

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