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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,632.79, 9,949.34 and 2,189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,632.79, 9,949.34 and 2,189.02 is: 3,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,632.79 : 9,949.34 = 2,189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,632.79/9,949.34 = 2,189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,632.79x = 9,949.34 × 2,189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,632.79x = 21,779,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779,304.25/6,632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.58

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