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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,871.26, 9,482.22 and 3,727.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,871.26, 9,482.22 and 3,727.38 is: 5,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,871.26 : 9,482.22 = 3,727.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,871.26/9,482.22 = 3,727.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,871.26x = 9,482.22 × 3,727.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,871.26x = 35,343,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343,837.18/6,871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.72

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