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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.36, 9,503.61 and 4,383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.36, 9,503.61 and 4,383.64 is: 6,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.36 : 9,503.61 = 4,383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.36/9,503.61 = 4,383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.36x = 9,503.61 × 4,383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.36x = 41,660,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,660,404.94/6,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.78

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