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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,693.59, 9,237.48 and 3,709.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,693.59, 9,237.48 and 3,709.43 is: 5,119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,693.59 : 9,237.48 = 3,709.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,693.59/9,237.48 = 3,709.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,693.59x = 9,237.48 × 3,709.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,693.59x = 34,265,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,265,759.98/6,693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.19

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