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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.83, 9,993.24 and 2,502.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.83, 9,993.24 and 2,502.93 is: 3,756.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.83 : 9,993.24 = 2,502.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.83/9,993.24 = 2,502.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.83x = 9,993.24 × 2,502.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.83x = 25,012,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,012,380.19/6,658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.27

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