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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.02, 9,507.15 and 2,638.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.02, 9,507.15 and 2,638.02 is: 3,957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.02 : 9,507.15 = 2,638.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.02/9,507.15 = 2,638.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.02x = 9,507.15 × 2,638.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.02x = 25,080,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,051.84/6,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.70

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