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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.66, 9,275.73 and 3,887.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.66, 9,275.73 and 3,887.70 is: 5,365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.66 : 9,275.73 = 3,887.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.66/9,275.73 = 3,887.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.66x = 9,275.73 × 3,887.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.66x = 36,061,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,061,255.52/6,720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.73

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