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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.44, 9,503.58 and 2,638.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.44, 9,503.58 and 2,638.22 is: 3,958.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.44 : 9,503.58 = 2,638.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.44/9,503.58 = 2,638.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.44x = 9,503.58 × 2,638.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.44x = 25,072,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072,534.83/6,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.75

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