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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.33, 9,498.39 and 2,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.33, 9,498.39 and 2,437.58 is: 3,656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.33 : 9,498.39 = 2,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.33/9,498.39 = 2,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.33x = 9,498.39 × 2,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.33x = 23,153,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,085.50/6,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.33

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