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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.45, 9,280.98 and 3,741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.45, 9,280.98 and 3,741.22 is: 5,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.45 : 9,280.98 = 3,741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.45/9,280.98 = 3,741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.45x = 9,280.98 × 3,741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.45x = 34,722,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,722,122.88/6,725.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.80

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