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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,537.66, 9,800.96 and 2,837.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,537.66, 9,800.96 and 2,837.09 is: 4,253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,537.66 : 9,800.96 = 2,837.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,537.66/9,800.96 = 2,837.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,537.66x = 9,800.96 × 2,837.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,537.66x = 27,806,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806,142.42/6,537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.23

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