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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.99, 9,497.43 and 2,633.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.99, 9,497.43 and 2,633.73 is: 3,949.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.99 : 9,497.43 = 2,633.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.99/9,497.43 = 2,633.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.99x = 9,497.43 × 2,633.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.99x = 25,013,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013,666.31/6,333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.12

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