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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,418.06, 9,609.70 and 3,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,418.06, 9,609.70 and 3,333.58 is: 4,991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,418.06 : 9,609.70 = 3,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,418.06/9,609.70 = 3,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,418.06x = 9,609.70 × 3,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,418.06x = 32,034,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034,703.73/6,418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.34

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