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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.33, 9,523.77 and 3,757.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.33, 9,523.77 and 3,757.51 is: 5,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.33 : 9,523.77 = 3,757.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.33/9,523.77 = 3,757.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.33x = 9,523.77 × 3,757.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.33x = 35,785,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,785,661.01/6,901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.33

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