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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.58, 9,995.94 and 2,502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.58, 9,995.94 and 2,502.96 is: 3,755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.58 : 9,995.94 = 2,502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.58/9,995.94 = 2,502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.58x = 9,995.94 × 2,502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.58x = 25,019,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,019,437.98/6,662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.22

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