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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.72, 10,004.15 and 2,051.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.72, 10,004.15 and 2,051.72 is: 3,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.72 : 10,004.15 = 2,051.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.72/10,004.15 = 2,051.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.72x = 10,004.15 × 2,051.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.72x = 20,525,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,525,669.75/6,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.90

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