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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.94, 9,281.50 and 3,741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.94, 9,281.50 and 3,741.54 is: 5,163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.94 : 9,281.50 = 3,741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.94/9,281.50 = 3,741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.94x = 9,281.50 × 3,741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.94x = 34,727,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,727,103.51/6,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.16

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