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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,636.51, 9,954.36 and 2,474.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,636.51, 9,954.36 and 2,474.91 is: 3,712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,636.51 : 9,954.36 = 2,474.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,636.51/9,954.36 = 2,474.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,636.51x = 9,954.36 × 2,474.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,636.51x = 24,636,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,145.11/6,636.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.21

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