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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.08, 9,507.18 and 2,177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.08, 9,507.18 and 2,177.15 is: 3,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.08 : 9,507.18 = 2,177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.08/9,507.18 = 2,177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.08x = 9,507.18 × 2,177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.08x = 20,698,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,698,520.02/6,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.26

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