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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.62, 9,433.40 and 4,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.62, 9,433.40 and 4,003.26 is: 5,524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.62 : 9,433.40 = 4,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.62/9,433.40 = 4,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.62x = 9,433.40 × 4,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.62x = 37,764,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,764,352.88/6,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.64

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