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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.74, 9,957.52 and 2,254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.74, 9,957.52 and 2,254.02 is: 3,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.74 : 9,957.52 = 2,254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.74/9,957.52 = 2,254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.74x = 9,957.52 × 2,254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.74x = 22,444,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,444,449.23/6,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.34

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