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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.32, 9,496.74 and 3,701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.32, 9,496.74 and 3,701.72 is: 5,550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.32 : 9,496.74 = 3,701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.32/9,496.74 = 3,701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.32x = 9,496.74 × 3,701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.32x = 35,154,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154,272.39/6,333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.69

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