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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.29, 9,940.97 and 2,468.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.29, 9,940.97 and 2,468.39 is: 3,700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.29 : 9,940.97 = 2,468.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.29/9,940.97 = 2,468.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.29x = 9,940.97 × 2,468.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.29x = 24,538,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,538,128.89/6,631.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.36

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