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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,606.82, 9,907.34 and 2,499.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,606.82, 9,907.34 and 2,499.94 is: 3,748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,606.82 : 9,907.34 = 2,499.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,606.82/9,907.34 = 2,499.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,606.82x = 9,907.34 × 2,499.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,606.82x = 24,767,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,767,737.04/6,606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.82

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