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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.44, 9,957.59 and 2,020.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.44, 9,957.59 and 2,020.32 is: 3,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.44 : 9,957.59 = 2,020.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.44/9,957.59 = 2,020.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.44x = 9,957.59 × 2,020.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.44x = 20,117,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117,468.44/6,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.91

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