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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.21, 9,505.61 and 2,639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.21, 9,505.61 and 2,639.34 is: 3,958.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.21 : 9,505.61 = 2,639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.21/9,505.61 = 2,639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.21x = 9,505.61 × 2,639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.21x = 25,088,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,088,523.50/6,337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.92

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