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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.56, 9,495.22 and 2,638.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.56, 9,495.22 and 2,638.57 is: 3,955.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.56 : 9,495.22 = 2,638.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.56/9,495.22 = 2,638.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.56x = 9,495.22 × 2,638.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.56x = 25,053,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,053,802.64/6,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.72

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