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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.88, 9,969.48 and 2,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.88, 9,969.48 and 2,946.24 is: 4,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.88 : 9,969.48 = 2,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.88/9,969.48 = 2,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.88x = 9,969.48 × 2,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.88x = 29,372,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,372,480.76/6,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.32

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