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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.51, 9,947.38 and 2,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.51, 9,947.38 and 2,249.08 is: 3,373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.51 : 9,947.38 = 2,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.51/9,947.38 = 2,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.51x = 9,947.38 × 2,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.51x = 22,372,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372,453.41/6,631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.66

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