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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.52, 9,947.04 and 2,249.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.52, 9,947.04 and 2,249.91 is: 3,372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.52 : 9,947.04 = 2,249.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.52/9,947.04 = 2,249.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.52x = 9,947.04 × 2,249.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.52x = 22,379,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,379,944.77/6,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.75

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