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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.56, 9,493.72 and 2,637.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.56, 9,493.72 and 2,637.57 is: 3,954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.56 : 9,493.72 = 2,637.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.56/9,493.72 = 2,637.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.56x = 9,493.72 × 2,637.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.56x = 25,040,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040,334.08/6,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.22

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