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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,872.94, 9,484.61 and 3,729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,872.94, 9,484.61 and 3,729.13 is: 5,146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872.94 : 9,484.61 = 3,729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872.94/9,484.61 = 3,729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872.94x = 9,484.61 × 3,729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872.94x = 35,369,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369,343.69/6,872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.17

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