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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,433.29, 9,651.33 and 2,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,433.29, 9,651.33 and 2,537.73 is: 3,807.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,433.29 : 9,651.33 = 2,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,433.29/9,651.33 = 2,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,433.29x = 9,651.33 × 2,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,433.29x = 24,492,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,492,469.68/6,433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.15

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