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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.35, 8,740.42 and 3,645.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.35, 8,740.42 and 3,645.47 is: 5,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.35 : 8,740.42 = 3,645.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.35/8,740.42 = 3,645.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.35x = 8,740.42 × 3,645.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.35x = 31,862,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862,951.63/6,333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.98

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