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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.90, 9,383.97 and 3,343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.90, 9,383.97 and 3,343.58 is: 5,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.90 : 9,383.97 = 3,343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.90/9,383.97 = 3,343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.90x = 9,383.97 × 3,343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.90x = 31,376,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,376,054.41/6,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.03

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