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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.99, 10,009.13 and 2,974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.99, 10,009.13 and 2,974.14 is: 4,461.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.99 : 10,009.13 = 2,974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.99/10,009.13 = 2,974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.99x = 10,009.13 × 2,974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.99x = 29,768,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,768,553.90/6,671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.72

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