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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,860.71, 9,467.76 and 3,716.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,860.71, 9,467.76 and 3,716.89 is: 5,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,860.71 : 9,467.76 = 3,716.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,860.71/9,467.76 = 3,716.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,860.71x = 9,467.76 × 3,716.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,860.71x = 35,190,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,622.47/6,860.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.30

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