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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.52, 9,988.18 and 2,498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.52, 9,988.18 and 2,498.25 is: 3,746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.52 : 9,988.18 = 2,498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.52/9,988.18 = 2,498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.52x = 9,988.18 × 2,498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.52x = 24,952,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952,970.69/6,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.40

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