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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.62, 9,281.04 and 3,741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.62, 9,281.04 and 3,741.43 is: 5,163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.62 : 9,281.04 = 3,741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.62/9,281.04 = 3,741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.62x = 9,281.04 × 3,741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.62x = 34,724,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,724,361.49/6,725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.00

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