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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.58, 9,490.65 and 3,864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.58, 9,490.65 and 3,864.70 is: 5,791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.58 : 9,490.65 = 3,864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.58/9,490.65 = 3,864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.58x = 9,490.65 × 3,864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.58x = 36,678,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,678,515.06/6,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.12

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