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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.36, 9,995.10 and 2,504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.36, 9,995.10 and 2,504.32 is: 3,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.36 : 9,995.10 = 2,504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.36/9,995.10 = 2,504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.36x = 9,995.10 × 2,504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.36x = 25,030,894.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,030,894.45/6,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.50

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