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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.07, 9,951.39 and 2,252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.07, 9,951.39 and 2,252.43 is: 3,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.07 : 9,951.39 = 2,252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.07/9,951.39 = 2,252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.07x = 9,951.39 × 2,252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.07x = 22,414,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,809.38/6,635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.23

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