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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.45, 10,005.64 and 2,511.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.45, 10,005.64 and 2,511.89 is: 3,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.45 : 10,005.64 = 2,511.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.45/10,005.64 = 2,511.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.45x = 10,005.64 × 2,511.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.45x = 25,133,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,133,010.75/6,671.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.25

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