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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.26, 8,731.70 and 4,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.26, 8,731.70 and 4,340.25 is: 5,983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.26 : 8,731.70 = 4,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.26/8,731.70 = 4,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.26x = 8,731.70 × 4,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.26x = 37,897,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,897,760.93/6,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.93

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