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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.36, 10,011.41 and 1,994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.36, 10,011.41 and 1,994.38 is: 2,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.36 : 10,011.41 = 1,994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.36/10,011.41 = 1,994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.36x = 10,011.41 × 1,994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.36x = 19,966,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966,495.85/6,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.52

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