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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.17, 10,007.69 and 2,777.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.17, 10,007.69 and 2,777.31 is: 4,166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.17 : 10,007.69 = 2,777.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.17/10,007.69 = 2,777.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.17x = 10,007.69 × 2,777.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.17x = 27,794,443.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794,443.63/6,670.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.98

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