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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.94, 10,001.92 and 2,561.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.94, 10,001.92 and 2,561.06 is: 3,841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.94 : 10,001.92 = 2,561.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.94/10,001.92 = 2,561.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.94x = 10,001.92 × 2,561.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.94x = 25,615,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,615,517.24/6,667.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.59

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