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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.68, 9,989.70 and 2,499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.68, 9,989.70 and 2,499.12 is: 3,749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.68 : 9,989.70 = 2,499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.68/9,989.70 = 2,499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.68x = 9,989.70 × 2,499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.68x = 24,965,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,965,459.06/6,658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.31

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