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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.31, 9,987.08 and 2,497.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.31, 9,987.08 and 2,497.97 is: 3,746.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.31 : 9,987.08 = 2,497.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.31/9,987.08 = 2,497.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.31x = 9,987.08 × 2,497.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.31x = 24,947,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947,465.04/6,658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.81

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