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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864.76, 9,473.28 and 3,720.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864.76, 9,473.28 and 3,720.97 is: 5,134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864.76 : 9,473.28 = 3,720.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864.76/9,473.28 = 3,720.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864.76x = 9,473.28 × 3,720.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864.76x = 35,249,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,249,790.68/6,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.89

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