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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.38, 9,948.48 and 2,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.38, 9,948.48 and 2,248.74 is: 3,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.38 : 9,948.48 = 2,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.38/9,948.48 = 2,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.38x = 9,948.48 × 2,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.38x = 22,371,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371,544.92/6,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.59

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