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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,724.18, 9,278.94 and 3,739.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,724.18, 9,278.94 and 3,739.84 is: 5,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,724.18 : 9,278.94 = 3,739.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,724.18/9,278.94 = 3,739.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,724.18x = 9,278.94 × 3,739.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,724.18x = 34,701,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,701,750.97/6,724.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.74

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