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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.84, 10,009.10 and 1,991.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.84, 10,009.10 and 1,991.93 is: 2,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.84 : 10,009.10 = 1,991.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.84/10,009.10 = 1,991.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.84x = 10,009.10 × 1,991.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.84x = 19,937,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,937,381.50/6,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.29

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