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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,891.51, 9,510.29 and 3,747.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,891.51, 9,510.29 and 3,747.69 is: 5,171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,891.51 : 9,510.29 = 3,747.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,891.51/9,510.29 = 3,747.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,891.51x = 9,510.29 × 3,747.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,891.51x = 35,641,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,641,618.73/6,891.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.82

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