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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.70, 9,914.67 and 2,504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.70, 9,914.67 and 2,504.82 is: 3,756.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.70 : 9,914.67 = 2,504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.70/9,914.67 = 2,504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.70x = 9,914.67 × 2,504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.70x = 24,834,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834,463.71/6,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.14

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