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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.44, 9,491.94 and 3,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.44, 9,491.94 and 3,408.32 is: 5,108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.44 : 9,491.94 = 3,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.44/9,491.94 = 3,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.44x = 9,491.94 × 3,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.44x = 32,351,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,351,568.94/6,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.06

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