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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,437.88, 9,657.15 and 2,055.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,437.88, 9,657.15 and 2,055.69 is: 3,083.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,437.88 : 9,657.15 = 2,055.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,437.88/9,657.15 = 2,055.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,437.88x = 9,657.15 × 2,055.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,437.88x = 19,852,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852,106.68/6,437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.64

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