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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.65, 9,993.14 and 2,502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.65, 9,993.14 and 2,502.44 is: 3,755.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.65 : 9,993.14 = 2,502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.65/9,993.14 = 2,502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.65x = 9,993.14 × 2,502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.65x = 25,007,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,007,170.78/6,658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.59

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