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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,630.72, 9,946.56 and 2,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,630.72, 9,946.56 and 2,246.40 is: 3,369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,630.72 : 9,946.56 = 2,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,630.72/9,946.56 = 2,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,630.72x = 9,946.56 × 2,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,630.72x = 22,343,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343,952.38/6,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.76

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