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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.80, 9,481.75 and 3,727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.80, 9,481.75 and 3,727.01 is: 5,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.80 : 9,481.75 = 3,727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.80/9,481.75 = 3,727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.80x = 9,481.75 × 3,727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.80x = 35,338,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,338,520.34/6,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.29

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