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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,630.49, 9,943.62 and 2,246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,630.49, 9,943.62 and 2,246.92 is: 3,369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,630.49 : 9,943.62 = 2,246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,630.49/9,943.62 = 2,246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,630.49x = 9,943.62 × 2,246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,630.49x = 22,342,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,518.65/6,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.66

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