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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.89, 9,737.96 and 2,334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.89, 9,737.96 and 2,334.92 is: 3,500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.89 : 9,737.96 = 2,334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.89/9,737.96 = 2,334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.89x = 9,737.96 × 2,334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.89x = 22,737,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737,297.20/6,495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.26

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