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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.67, 9,504.52 and 2,638.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.67, 9,504.52 and 2,638.94 is: 3,957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.67 : 9,504.52 = 2,638.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.67/9,504.52 = 2,638.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.67x = 9,504.52 × 2,638.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.67x = 25,081,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081,858.01/6,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.58

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