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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,437.41, 9,651.56 and 2,737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,437.41, 9,651.56 and 2,737.73 is: 4,104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,437.41 : 9,651.56 = 2,737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,437.41/9,651.56 = 2,737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,437.41x = 9,651.56 × 2,737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,437.41x = 26,423,375.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,375.80/6,437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.66

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