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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,721.64, 9,274.98 and 3,736.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,721.64, 9,274.98 and 3,736.88 is: 5,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,721.64 : 9,274.98 = 3,736.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,721.64/9,274.98 = 3,736.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,721.64x = 9,274.98 × 3,736.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,721.64x = 34,659,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659,440.89/6,721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.40

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