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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.44, 9,956.97 and 2,256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.44, 9,956.97 and 2,256.15 is: 3,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.44 : 9,956.97 = 2,256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.44/9,956.97 = 2,256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.44x = 9,956.97 × 2,256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.44x = 22,464,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464,417.87/6,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.50

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