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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.37, 9,650.99 and 2,537.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.37, 9,650.99 and 2,537.51 is: 3,808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.37 : 9,650.99 = 2,537.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.37/9,650.99 = 2,537.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.37x = 9,650.99 × 2,537.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.37x = 24,489,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489,470.95/6,430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.41

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