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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,497.79, 9,745.61 and 2,337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,497.79, 9,745.61 and 2,337.02 is: 3,505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,497.79 : 9,745.61 = 2,337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,497.79/9,745.61 = 2,337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,497.79x = 9,745.61 × 2,337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,497.79x = 22,775,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,661.62/6,497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.14

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