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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,693.30, 9,237.33 and 3,709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,693.30, 9,237.33 and 3,709.71 is: 5,119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,693.30 : 9,237.33 = 3,709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,693.30/9,237.33 = 3,709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,693.30x = 9,237.33 × 3,709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,693.30x = 34,267,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267,815.47/6,693.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.72

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