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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.16, 9,994.32 and 2,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.16, 9,994.32 and 2,502.48 is: 3,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.16 : 9,994.32 = 2,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.16/9,994.32 = 2,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.16x = 9,994.32 × 2,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.16x = 25,010,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,010,585.91/6,662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.13

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