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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.65, 8,740.38 and 3,501.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.65, 8,740.38 and 3,501.22 is: 4,831.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.65 : 8,740.38 = 3,501.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.65/8,740.38 = 3,501.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.65x = 8,740.38 × 3,501.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.65x = 30,601,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,601,958.31/6,333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.65

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