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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.05, 9,946.33 and 2,249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.05, 9,946.33 and 2,249.39 is: 3,371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.05 : 9,946.33 = 2,249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.05/9,946.33 = 2,249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.05x = 9,946.33 × 2,249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.05x = 22,373,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,373,194.48/6,635.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.97

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