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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.44, 9,995.10 and 2,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.44, 9,995.10 and 2,503.72 is: 3,756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.44 : 9,995.10 = 2,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.44/9,995.10 = 2,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.44x = 9,995.10 × 2,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.44x = 25,024,931.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024,931.77/6,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.12

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