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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.06, 10,012.70 and 2,974.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.06, 10,012.70 and 2,974.91 is: 4,463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.06 : 10,012.70 = 2,974.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.06/10,012.70 = 2,974.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.06x = 10,012.70 × 2,974.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.06x = 29,786,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,786,838.73/6,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.74

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