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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,482.66, 11,225.97 and 6,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,482.66, 11,225.97 and 6,666.60 is: 10,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,482.66 : 11,225.97 = 6,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,482.66/11,225.97 = 6,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,482.66x = 11,225.97 × 6,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,482.66x = 74,839,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,839,051.60/7,482.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.66

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