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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.34, 8,738.68 and 3,679.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.34, 8,738.68 and 3,679.38 is: 5,076.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.34 : 8,738.68 = 3,679.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.34/8,738.68 = 3,679.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.34x = 8,738.68 × 3,679.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.34x = 32,152,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,924.42/6,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.77

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