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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.58, 9,954.34 and 2,254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.58, 9,954.34 and 2,254.06 is: 3,380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.58 : 9,954.34 = 2,254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.58/9,954.34 = 2,254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.58x = 9,954.34 × 2,254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.58x = 22,437,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437,679.62/6,637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.40

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