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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.62, 9,955.62 and 2,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.62, 9,955.62 and 2,741.52 is: 4,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.62 : 9,955.62 = 2,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.62/9,955.62 = 2,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.62x = 9,955.62 × 2,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.62x = 27,293,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293,531.34/6,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.95

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