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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.28, 9,940.19 and 3,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.28, 9,940.19 and 3,337.49 is: 5,007.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.28 : 9,940.19 = 3,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.28/9,940.19 = 3,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.28x = 9,940.19 × 3,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.28x = 33,175,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,175,292.89/6,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.38

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