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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,891.59, 9,510.32 and 3,747.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,891.59, 9,510.32 and 3,747.77 is: 5,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,891.59 : 9,510.32 = 3,747.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,891.59/9,510.32 = 3,747.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,891.59x = 9,510.32 × 3,747.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,891.59x = 35,642,491.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642,491.99/6,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.89

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