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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.57, 9,221.07 and 2,637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.57, 9,221.07 and 2,637.70 is: 3,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.57 : 9,221.07 = 2,637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.57/9,221.07 = 2,637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.57x = 9,221.07 × 2,637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.57x = 24,322,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,416.34/6,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.50

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