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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.54, 9,957.93 and 2,020.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.54, 9,957.93 and 2,020.54 is: 3,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.54 : 9,957.93 = 2,020.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.54/9,957.93 = 2,020.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.54x = 9,957.93 × 2,020.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.54x = 20,120,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,120,395.88/6,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.30

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