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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.39, 9,957.62 and 2,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.39, 9,957.62 and 2,254.85 is: 3,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.39 : 9,957.62 = 2,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.39/9,957.62 = 2,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.39x = 9,957.62 × 2,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.39x = 22,452,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452,939.46/6,637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.80

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