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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.12, 9,996.23 and 2,505.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.12, 9,996.23 and 2,505.07 is: 3,757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.12 : 9,996.23 = 2,505.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.12/9,996.23 = 2,505.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.12x = 9,996.23 × 2,505.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.12x = 25,041,218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,218.37/6,664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.62

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