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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.41, 9,946.84 and 2,248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.41, 9,946.84 and 2,248.87 is: 3,373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.41 : 9,946.84 = 2,248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.41/9,946.84 = 2,248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.41x = 9,946.84 × 2,248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.41x = 22,369,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369,150.07/6,631.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.21

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