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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.22, 8,463.84 and 3,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.22, 8,463.84 and 3,338.72 is: 4,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.22 : 8,463.84 = 3,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.22/8,463.84 = 3,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.22x = 8,463.84 × 3,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.22x = 28,258,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,258,387.57/6,133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.43

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