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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,733.62, 9,292.39 and 3,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,733.62, 9,292.39 and 3,901.54 is: 5,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,733.62 : 9,292.39 = 3,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,733.62/9,292.39 = 3,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,733.62x = 9,292.39 × 3,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,733.62x = 36,254,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,254,631.28/6,733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.12

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