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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.98, 9,941.67 and 2,469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.98, 9,941.67 and 2,469.15 is: 3,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.98 : 9,941.67 = 2,469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.98/9,941.67 = 2,469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.98x = 9,941.67 × 2,469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.98x = 24,547,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,547,474.48/6,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.38

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