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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.50, 9,996.99 and 2,504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.50, 9,996.99 and 2,504.07 is: 3,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.50 : 9,996.99 = 2,504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.50/9,996.99 = 2,504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.50x = 9,996.99 × 2,504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.50x = 25,033,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033,162.75/6,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.20

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