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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,630.95, 9,946.38 and 2,251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,630.95, 9,946.38 and 2,251.49 is: 3,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,630.95 : 9,946.38 = 2,251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,630.95/9,946.38 = 2,251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,630.95x = 9,946.38 × 2,251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,630.95x = 22,394,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,394,175.11/6,630.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.22

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