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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.76, 10,010.56 and 1,992.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.76, 10,010.56 and 1,992.72 is: 2,989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.76 : 10,010.56 = 1,992.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.76/10,010.56 = 1,992.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.76x = 10,010.56 × 1,992.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.76x = 19,948,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948,243.12/6,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.50

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