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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.49, 10,002.47 and 2,717.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.49, 10,002.47 and 2,717.91 is: 4,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.49 : 10,002.47 = 2,717.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.49/10,002.47 = 2,717.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.49x = 10,002.47 × 2,717.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.49x = 27,185,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,185,799.65/6,664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.20

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