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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.86, 10,008.99 and 2,511.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.86, 10,008.99 and 2,511.21 is: 3,766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.86 : 10,008.99 = 2,511.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.86/10,008.99 = 2,511.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.86x = 10,008.99 × 2,511.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.86x = 25,134,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,134,675.78/6,673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.14

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