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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.14, 9,955.71 and 2,737.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.14, 9,955.71 and 2,737.26 is: 4,105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.14 : 9,955.71 = 2,737.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.14/9,955.71 = 2,737.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.14x = 9,955.71 × 2,737.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.14x = 27,251,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251,366.75/6,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.89

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