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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.74, 9,014.38 and 3,700.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.74, 9,014.38 and 3,700.83 is: 5,105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.74 : 9,014.38 = 3,700.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.74/9,014.38 = 3,700.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.74x = 9,014.38 × 3,700.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.74x = 33,360,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,360,687.94/6,533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.91

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