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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,724.62, 9,279.77 and 3,699.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,724.62, 9,279.77 and 3,699.74 is: 5,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,724.62 : 9,279.77 = 3,699.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,724.62/9,279.77 = 3,699.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,724.62x = 9,279.77 × 3,699.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,724.62x = 34,332,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,332,671.36/6,724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.52

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