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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.19, 9,988.97 and 2,498.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.19, 9,988.97 and 2,498.21 is: 3,747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.19 : 9,988.97 = 2,498.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.19/9,988.97 = 2,498.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.19x = 9,988.97 × 2,498.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.19x = 24,954,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,954,544.74/6,658.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.95

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