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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.37, 9,968.85 and 2,486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.37, 9,968.85 and 2,486.27 is: 3,730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.37 : 9,968.85 = 2,486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.37/9,968.85 = 2,486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.37x = 9,968.85 × 2,486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.37x = 24,785,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,785,202.85/6,643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.82

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