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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.51, 9,502.48 and 2,637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.51, 9,502.48 and 2,637.26 is: 3,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.51 : 9,502.48 = 2,637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.51/9,502.48 = 2,637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.51x = 9,502.48 × 2,637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.51x = 25,060,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,060,449.71/6,335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.55

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