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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.28, 9,281.70 and 3,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.28, 9,281.70 and 3,741.88 is: 5,163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.28 : 9,281.70 = 3,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.28/9,281.70 = 3,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.28x = 9,281.70 × 3,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.28x = 34,731,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731,007.60/6,726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.48

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