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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.43, 8,737.83 and 3,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.43, 8,737.83 and 3,975.33 is: 5,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.43 : 8,737.83 = 3,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.43/8,737.83 = 3,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.43x = 8,737.83 × 3,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.43x = 34,735,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,735,757.73/6,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.38

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