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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.71, 9,504.21 and 2,438.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.71, 9,504.21 and 2,438.42 is: 3,659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.71 : 9,504.21 = 2,438.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.71/9,504.21 = 2,438.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.71x = 9,504.21 × 2,438.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.71x = 23,175,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175,255.75/6,333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.03

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