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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.96, 9,495.81 and 2,638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.96, 9,495.81 and 2,638.96 is: 3,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.96 : 9,495.81 = 2,638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.96/9,495.81 = 2,638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.96x = 9,495.81 × 2,638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.96x = 25,059,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059,049.56/6,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.30

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