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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.98, 9,957.89 and 2,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.98, 9,957.89 and 2,254.26 is: 3,381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.98 : 9,957.89 = 2,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.98/9,957.89 = 2,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.98x = 9,957.89 × 2,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.98x = 22,447,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447,661.84/6,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.70

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