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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.72, 9,954.54 and 2,251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.72, 9,954.54 and 2,251.69 is: 3,377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.72 : 9,954.54 = 2,251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.72/9,954.54 = 2,251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.72x = 9,954.54 × 2,251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.72x = 22,414,513.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,513.29/6,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.86

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