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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.79, 9,950.46 and 2,252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.79, 9,950.46 and 2,252.15 is: 3,376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.79 : 9,950.46 = 2,252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.79/9,950.46 = 2,252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.79x = 9,950.46 × 2,252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.79x = 22,409,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,928.49/6,637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.11

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