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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.17, 10,010.38 and 2,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.17, 10,010.38 and 2,975.56 is: 4,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.17 : 10,010.38 = 2,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.17/10,010.38 = 2,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.17x = 10,010.38 × 2,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.17x = 29,786,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,786,486.31/6,674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.95

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