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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,838.59, 9,437.31 and 4,005.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,838.59, 9,437.31 and 4,005.33 is: 5,527.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,838.59 : 9,437.31 = 4,005.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,838.59/9,437.31 = 4,005.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,838.59x = 9,437.31 × 4,005.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,838.59x = 37,799,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,799,540.86/6,838.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.39

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