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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.32, 10,008.36 and 2,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.32, 10,008.36 and 2,511.24 is: 3,767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.32 : 10,008.36 = 2,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.32/10,008.36 = 2,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.32x = 10,008.36 × 2,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.32x = 25,133,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,133,393.97/6,671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.38

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