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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.05, 9,499.98 and 2,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.05, 9,499.98 and 2,437.46 is: 3,656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.05 : 9,499.98 = 2,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.05/9,499.98 = 2,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.05x = 9,499.98 × 2,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.05x = 23,155,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155,773.75/6,333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.34

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