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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.53, 9,497.88 and 2,533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.53, 9,497.88 and 2,533.01 is: 3,798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.53 : 9,497.88 = 2,533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.53/9,497.88 = 2,533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.53x = 9,497.88 × 2,533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.53x = 24,058,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,177.53/6,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.54

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