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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.64, 9,280.56 and 3,741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.64, 9,280.56 and 3,741.08 is: 5,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.64 : 9,280.56 = 3,741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.64/9,280.56 = 3,741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.64x = 9,280.56 × 3,741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.64x = 34,719,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,719,317.40/6,725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.23

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