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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,331.83, 9,497.64 and 2,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,331.83, 9,497.64 and 2,437.08 is: 3,655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,331.83 : 9,497.64 = 2,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,331.83/9,497.64 = 2,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,331.83x = 9,497.64 × 2,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,331.83x = 23,146,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146,508.49/6,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.58

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