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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.63, 9,274.46 and 3,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.63, 9,274.46 and 3,926.13 is: 5,418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.63 : 9,274.46 = 3,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.63/9,274.46 = 3,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.63x = 9,274.46 × 3,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.63x = 36,412,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,412,735.64/6,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.05

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