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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.27, 9,957.21 and 2,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.27, 9,957.21 and 2,194.76 is: 3,292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.27 : 9,957.21 = 2,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.27/9,957.21 = 2,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.27x = 9,957.21 × 2,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.27x = 21,853,686.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853,686.22/6,637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.57

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