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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.70, 9,962.69 and 3,353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.70, 9,962.69 and 3,353.09 is: 5,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.70 : 9,962.69 = 3,353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.70/9,962.69 = 3,353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.70x = 9,962.69 × 3,353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.70x = 33,405,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,405,829.50/6,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.75

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