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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.42, 8,738.37 and 4,095.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.42, 8,738.37 and 4,095.39 is: 5,650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.42 : 8,738.37 = 4,095.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.42/8,738.37 = 4,095.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.42x = 8,738.37 × 4,095.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.42x = 35,787,033.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,787,033.11/6,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.51

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