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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,537.83, 9,023.52 and 3,884.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,537.83, 9,023.52 and 3,884.73 is: 5,361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,537.83 : 9,023.52 = 3,884.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,537.83/9,023.52 = 3,884.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,537.83x = 9,023.52 × 3,884.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,537.83x = 35,053,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,053,938.85/6,537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.71

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