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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.59, 9,503.22 and 2,636.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.59, 9,503.22 and 2,636.62 is: 3,956.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.59 : 9,503.22 = 2,636.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.59/9,503.22 = 2,636.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.59x = 9,503.22 × 2,636.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.59x = 25,056,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056,379.92/6,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.11

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