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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.35, 9,316.44 and 3,726.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.35, 9,316.44 and 3,726.27 is: 5,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.35 : 9,316.44 = 3,726.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.35/9,316.44 = 3,726.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.35x = 9,316.44 × 3,726.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.35x = 34,715,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,715,570.88/6,751.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.02

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