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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.97, 9,512.42 and 2,445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.97, 9,512.42 and 2,445.11 is: 3,669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.97 : 9,512.42 = 2,445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.97/9,512.42 = 2,445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.97x = 9,512.42 × 2,445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.97x = 23,258,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,939.97/6,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.78

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