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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.73, 9,033.35 and 3,751.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.73, 9,033.35 and 3,751.77 is: 5,177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.73 : 9,033.35 = 3,751.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.73/9,033.35 = 3,751.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.73x = 9,033.35 × 3,751.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.73x = 33,891,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,891,051.53/6,545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.58

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