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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.88, 9,906.06 and 2,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.88, 9,906.06 and 2,501 is: 3,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.88 : 9,906.06 = 2,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.88/9,906.06 = 2,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.88x = 9,906.06 × 2,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.88x = 24,775,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,056.06/6,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.32

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