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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.72, 9,537.48 and 2,661.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.72, 9,537.48 and 2,661.57 is: 3,988.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.72 : 9,537.48 = 2,661.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.72/9,537.48 = 2,661.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.72x = 9,537.48 × 2,661.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.72x = 25,384,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,384,670.64/6,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.97

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