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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,537.21, 9,803.22 and 2,374.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,537.21, 9,803.22 and 2,374.95 is: 3,561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,537.21 : 9,803.22 = 2,374.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,537.21/9,803.22 = 2,374.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,537.21x = 9,803.22 × 2,374.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,537.21x = 23,282,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282,185.19/6,537.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.49

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