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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.07, 9,650.57 and 2,537.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.07, 9,650.57 and 2,537.21 is: 3,807.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.07 : 9,650.57 = 2,537.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.07/9,650.57 = 2,537.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.07x = 9,650.57 × 2,537.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.07x = 24,485,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,485,461.77/6,430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.96

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