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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,606.38, 9,906.69 and 2,499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,606.38, 9,906.69 and 2,499.50 is: 3,748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,606.38 : 9,906.69 = 2,499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,606.38/9,906.69 = 2,499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,606.38x = 9,906.69 × 2,499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,606.38x = 24,761,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,761,771.66/6,606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.16

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