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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.08, 9,995.19 and 2,502.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.08, 9,995.19 and 2,502.46 is: 3,754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.08 : 9,995.19 = 2,502.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.08/9,995.19 = 2,502.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.08x = 9,995.19 × 2,502.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.08x = 25,012,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,012,563.17/6,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.47

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