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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.96, 9,273.60 and 3,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.96, 9,273.60 and 3,695.14 is: 5,099.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.96 : 9,273.60 = 3,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.96/9,273.60 = 3,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.96x = 9,273.60 × 3,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.96x = 34,267,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267,185.46/6,719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.31

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