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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.28, 9,011.82 and 3,878.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.28, 9,011.82 and 3,878.82 is: 5,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.28 : 9,011.82 = 3,878.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.28/9,011.82 = 3,878.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.28x = 9,011.82 × 3,878.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.28x = 34,955,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,955,227.65/6,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.33

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