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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.57, 9,280.71 and 3,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.57, 9,280.71 and 3,741.26 is: 5,162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.57 : 9,280.71 = 3,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.57/9,280.71 = 3,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.57x = 9,280.71 × 3,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.57x = 34,721,502.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,721,502.69/6,725.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.61

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