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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.32, 10,010.52 and 2,976.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.32, 10,010.52 and 2,976.72 is: 4,467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.32 : 10,010.52 = 2,976.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.32/10,010.52 = 2,976.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.32x = 10,010.52 × 2,976.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.32x = 29,798,515.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798,515.09/6,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.33

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