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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.68, 9,946.58 and 2,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.68, 9,946.58 and 2,473.88 is: 3,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.68 : 9,946.58 = 2,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.68/9,946.58 = 2,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.68x = 9,946.58 × 2,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.68x = 24,606,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,606,583.23/6,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.22

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