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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,437.75, 9,660.94 and 2,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,437.75, 9,660.94 and 2,277.73 is: 3,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,437.75 : 9,660.94 = 2,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,437.75/9,660.94 = 2,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,437.75x = 9,660.94 × 2,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,437.75x = 22,005,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005,019.25/6,437.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.13

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