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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.27, 9,281.09 and 3,741.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.27, 9,281.09 and 3,741.03 is: 5,162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.27 : 9,281.09 = 3,741.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.27/9,281.09 = 3,741.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.27x = 9,281.09 × 3,741.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.27x = 34,720,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,720,845.48/6,725.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.74

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