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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.79, 9,957.83 and 3,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.79, 9,957.83 and 3,306.26 is: 4,959.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.79 : 9,957.83 = 3,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.79/9,957.83 = 3,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.79x = 9,957.83 × 3,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.79x = 32,923,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,923,108.70/6,637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.95

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