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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.63, 9,280.91 and 3,741.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.63, 9,280.91 and 3,741.35 is: 5,162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.63 : 9,280.91 = 3,741.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.63/9,280.91 = 3,741.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.63x = 9,280.91 × 3,741.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.63x = 34,723,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,723,132.63/6,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.81

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