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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.22, 9,499.46 and 2,641.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.22, 9,499.46 and 2,641.50 is: 3,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.22 : 9,499.46 = 2,641.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.22/9,499.46 = 2,641.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.22x = 9,499.46 × 2,641.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.22x = 25,092,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092,810.38/6,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.60

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