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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.48, 9,994 and 2,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.48, 9,994 and 2,502.08 is: 3,753.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.48 : 9,994 = 2,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.48/9,994 = 2,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.48x = 9,994 × 2,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.48x = 25,005,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,005,787.52/6,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.23

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