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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,872.81, 9,484.52 and 3,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,872.81, 9,484.52 and 3,729 is: 5,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872.81 : 9,484.52 = 3,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872.81/9,484.52 = 3,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872.81x = 9,484.52 × 3,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872.81x = 35,367,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,367,756.44/6,872.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.04

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