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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.39, 9,947.04 and 2,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.39, 9,947.04 and 2,248.84 is: 3,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.39 : 9,947.04 = 2,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.39/9,947.04 = 2,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.39x = 9,947.04 × 2,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.39x = 22,369,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369,301.43/6,631.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.24

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