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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.93, 9,501.76 and 2,642.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.93, 9,501.76 and 2,642.92 is: 3,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.93 : 9,501.76 = 2,642.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.93/9,501.76 = 2,642.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.93x = 9,501.76 × 2,642.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.93x = 25,112,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,112,391.54/6,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.24

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