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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.93, 9,577.67 and 2,637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.93, 9,577.67 and 2,637.49 is: 3,957.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.93 : 9,577.67 = 2,637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.93/9,577.67 = 2,637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.93x = 9,577.67 × 2,637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.93x = 25,261,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261,008.85/6,382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.59

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