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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,633.63, 9,950.72 and 2,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,633.63, 9,950.72 and 2,251.13 is: 3,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,633.63 : 9,950.72 = 2,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,633.63/9,950.72 = 2,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,633.63x = 9,950.72 × 2,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,633.63x = 22,400,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,303.30/6,633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.78

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