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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.94, 9,955.69 and 2,195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.94, 9,955.69 and 2,195.44 is: 3,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.94 : 9,955.69 = 2,195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.94/9,955.69 = 2,195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.94x = 9,955.69 × 2,195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.94x = 21,857,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,857,120.05/6,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.76

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