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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.06, 9,280.67 and 3,741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.06, 9,280.67 and 3,741.15 is: 5,162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.06 : 9,280.67 = 3,741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.06/9,280.67 = 3,741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.06x = 9,280.67 × 3,741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.06x = 34,720,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,720,359.86/6,725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.84

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