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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.77, 9,953.59 and 2,476.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.77, 9,953.59 and 2,476.67 is: 3,713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.77 : 9,953.59 = 2,476.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.77/9,953.59 = 2,476.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.77x = 9,953.59 × 2,476.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.77x = 24,651,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,651,757.75/6,637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.86

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