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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.74, 9,495.49 and 2,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.74, 9,495.49 and 2,638.74 is: 3,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.74 : 9,495.49 = 2,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.74/9,495.49 = 2,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.74x = 9,495.49 × 2,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.74x = 25,056,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056,126.89/6,333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.97

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