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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.93, 9,057.89 and 3,730.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.93, 9,057.89 and 3,730.93 is: 5,148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.93 : 9,057.89 = 3,730.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.93/9,057.89 = 3,730.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.93x = 9,057.89 × 3,730.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.93x = 33,794,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,794,312.24/6,563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.49

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