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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333, 9,497.88 and 2,638.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333, 9,497.88 and 2,638.59 is: 3,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333 : 9,497.88 = 2,638.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333/9,497.88 = 2,638.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333x = 9,497.88 × 2,638.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333x = 25,061,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061,011.19/6,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.21

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