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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,537.70, 9,806.55 and 2,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,537.70, 9,806.55 and 2,644.84 is: 3,967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,537.70 : 9,806.55 = 2,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,537.70/9,806.55 = 2,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,537.70x = 9,806.55 × 2,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,537.70x = 25,936,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,936,693.45/6,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.25

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