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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.68, 8,740.72 and 3,539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.68, 8,740.72 and 3,539.04 is: 4,884.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.68 : 8,740.72 = 3,539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.68/8,740.72 = 3,539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.68x = 8,740.72 × 3,539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.68x = 30,933,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,933,757.71/6,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.01

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