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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.38, 9,957.29 and 2,254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.38, 9,957.29 and 2,254.61 is: 3,382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.38 : 9,957.29 = 2,254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.38/9,957.29 = 2,254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.38x = 9,957.29 × 2,254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.38x = 22,449,744.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449,744.55/6,637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.32

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