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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.77, 6,010.15 and 1,666.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.77, 6,010.15 and 1,666.73 is: 2,500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.77 : 6,010.15 = 1,666.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.77/6,010.15 = 1,666.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.77x = 6,010.15 × 1,666.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.77x = 10,017,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,017,277.49/4,006.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.09

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