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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.34, 9,281.82 and 3,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.34, 9,281.82 and 3,742 is: 5,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.34 : 9,281.82 = 3,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.34/9,281.82 = 3,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.34x = 9,281.82 × 3,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.34x = 34,732,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,732,570.44/6,726.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.67

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