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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.39, 8,737.57 and 3,813.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.39, 8,737.57 and 3,813.83 is: 5,262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.39 : 8,737.57 = 3,813.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.39/8,737.57 = 3,813.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.39x = 8,737.57 × 3,813.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.39x = 33,323,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,323,606.59/6,332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.41

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