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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.24, 9,995.76 and 2,503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.24, 9,995.76 and 2,503.08 is: 3,754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.24 : 9,995.76 = 2,503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.24/9,995.76 = 2,503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.24x = 9,995.76 × 2,503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.24x = 25,020,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020,186.94/6,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.96

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