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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,889.54, 9,507.52 and 3,745.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,889.54, 9,507.52 and 3,745.73 is: 5,169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,889.54 : 9,507.52 = 3,745.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,889.54/9,507.52 = 3,745.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,889.54x = 9,507.52 × 3,745.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,889.54x = 35,612,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,612,602.89/6,889.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.08

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