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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.44, 10,007.10 and 2,511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.44, 10,007.10 and 2,511.72 is: 3,768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.44 : 10,007.10 = 2,511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.44/10,007.10 = 2,511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.44x = 10,007.10 × 2,511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.44x = 25,135,033.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,135,033.21/6,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.12

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