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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.52, 9,997.92 and 2,505.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.52, 9,997.92 and 2,505.21 is: 3,757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.52 : 9,997.92 = 2,505.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.52/9,997.92 = 2,505.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.52x = 9,997.92 × 2,505.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.52x = 25,046,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,046,889.16/6,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.68

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