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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,629.73, 9,945.51 and 2,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,629.73, 9,945.51 and 2,246.01 is: 3,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,629.73 : 9,945.51 = 2,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,629.73/9,945.51 = 2,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,629.73x = 9,945.51 × 2,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,629.73x = 22,337,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,337,714.92/6,629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.32

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