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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,609.96, 9,913.98 and 2,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,609.96, 9,913.98 and 2,505 is: 3,757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,609.96 : 9,913.98 = 2,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,609.96/9,913.98 = 2,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,609.96x = 9,913.98 × 2,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,609.96x = 24,834,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834,519.90/6,609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.14

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