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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.94, 9,947.16 and 2,249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.94, 9,947.16 and 2,249.42 is: 3,373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.94 : 9,947.16 = 2,249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.94/9,947.16 = 2,249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.94x = 9,947.16 × 2,249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.94x = 22,375,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375,340.65/6,631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.88

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