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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,546.68, 9,033.74 and 3,893.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,546.68, 9,033.74 and 3,893.57 is: 5,372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,546.68 : 9,033.74 = 3,893.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,546.68/9,033.74 = 3,893.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,546.68x = 9,033.74 × 3,893.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,546.68x = 35,173,499.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,173,499.05/6,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.72

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