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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.64, 8,738.94 and 3,815.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.64, 8,738.94 and 3,815.08 is: 5,263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.64 : 8,738.94 = 3,815.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.64/8,738.94 = 3,815.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.64x = 8,738.94 × 3,815.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.64x = 33,339,755.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,339,755.22/6,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.92

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