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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,632.73, 9,952.34 and 2,737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,632.73, 9,952.34 and 2,737.17 is: 4,107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,632.73 : 9,952.34 = 2,737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,632.73/9,952.34 = 2,737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,632.73x = 9,952.34 × 2,737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,632.73x = 27,241,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241,232.79/6,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.09

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