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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,629.58, 9,946.13 and 2,247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,629.58, 9,946.13 and 2,247.35 is: 3,371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,629.58 : 9,946.13 = 2,247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,629.58/9,946.13 = 2,247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,629.58x = 9,946.13 × 2,247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,629.58x = 22,352,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,352,374.29/6,629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.61

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