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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.70, 9,502.47 and 2,637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.70, 9,502.47 and 2,637.48 is: 3,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.70 : 9,502.47 = 2,637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.70/9,502.47 = 2,637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.70x = 9,502.47 × 2,637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.70x = 25,062,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,062,574.58/6,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.64

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