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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.98, 9,937.86 and 2,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.98, 9,937.86 and 2,183.70 is: 3,275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.98 : 9,937.86 = 2,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.98/9,937.86 = 2,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.98x = 9,937.86 × 2,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.98x = 21,701,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,701,304.88/6,625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.18

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