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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.63, 9,957.99 and 2,255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.63, 9,957.99 and 2,255.10 is: 3,383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.63 : 9,957.99 = 2,255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.63/9,957.99 = 2,255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.63x = 9,957.99 × 2,255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.63x = 22,456,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456,213.46/6,637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.17

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