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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,659.40, 9,990.18 and 2,499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,659.40, 9,990.18 and 2,499.74 is: 3,750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,659.40 : 9,990.18 = 2,499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,659.40/9,990.18 = 2,499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,659.40x = 9,990.18 × 2,499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,659.40x = 24,972,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,972,802.60/6,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.01

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