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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.97, 9,648.59 and 2,537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.97, 9,648.59 and 2,537.11 is: 3,807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.97 : 9,648.59 = 2,537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.97/9,648.59 = 2,537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.97x = 9,648.59 × 2,537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.97x = 24,479,534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,479,534.17/6,429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.10

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