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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.37, 9,507.91 and 2,640.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.37, 9,507.91 and 2,640.69 is: 3,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.37 : 9,507.91 = 2,640.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.37/9,507.91 = 2,640.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.37x = 9,507.91 × 2,640.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.37x = 25,107,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107,442.86/6,335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.06

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