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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,659.83, 9,994.74 and 2,503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,659.83, 9,994.74 and 2,503.93 is: 3,757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,659.83 : 9,994.74 = 2,503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,659.83/9,994.74 = 2,503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,659.83x = 9,994.74 × 2,503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,659.83x = 25,026,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,026,129.33/6,659.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.77

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