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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.77, 10,011.42 and 2,515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.77, 10,011.42 and 2,515.64 is: 3,774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.77 : 10,011.42 = 2,515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.77/10,011.42 = 2,515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.77x = 10,011.42 × 2,515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.77x = 25,185,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,185,078.55/6,672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.31

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