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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,497.91, 9,746.33 and 2,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,497.91, 9,746.33 and 2,337.14 is: 3,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,497.91 : 9,746.33 = 2,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,497.91/9,746.33 = 2,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,497.91x = 9,746.33 × 2,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,497.91x = 22,778,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,550.38/6,497.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.52

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