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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.31, 10,003.86 and 2,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.31, 10,003.86 and 2,508.24 is: 3,762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.31 : 10,003.86 = 2,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.31/10,003.86 = 2,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.31x = 10,003.86 × 2,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.31x = 25,092,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092,081.81/6,668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.88

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