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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.76, 9,499.38 and 4,382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.76, 9,499.38 and 4,382.68 is: 6,570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.76 : 9,499.38 = 4,382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.76/9,499.38 = 4,382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.76x = 9,499.38 × 4,382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.76x = 41,632,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,632,742.74/6,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,570.04

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