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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.62, 9,275.19 and 3,849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.62, 9,275.19 and 3,849.62 is: 5,312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.62 : 9,275.19 = 3,849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.62/9,275.19 = 3,849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.62x = 9,275.19 × 3,849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.62x = 35,705,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,705,956.93/6,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.90

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