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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.33, 9,934.96 and 3,958.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.33, 9,934.96 and 3,958.14 is: 5,935.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.33 : 9,934.96 = 3,958.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.33/9,934.96 = 3,958.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.33x = 9,934.96 × 3,958.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.33x = 39,323,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,962.57/6,625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,935.40

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