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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.35, 8,740.35 and 3,816.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.35, 8,740.35 and 3,816.25 is: 5,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.35 : 8,740.35 = 3,816.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.35/8,740.35 = 3,816.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.35x = 8,740.35 × 3,816.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.35x = 33,355,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,355,360.69/6,333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.62

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