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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.95, 9,498.20 and 2,435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.95, 9,498.20 and 2,435.63 is: 3,652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.95 : 9,498.20 = 2,435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.95/9,498.20 = 2,435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.95x = 9,498.20 × 2,435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.95x = 23,134,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134,041.20/6,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.39

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