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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.40, 10,003.88 and 2,511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.40, 10,003.88 and 2,511.74 is: 3,764.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.40 : 10,003.88 = 2,511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.40/10,003.88 = 2,511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.40x = 10,003.88 × 2,511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.40x = 25,127,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127,176.84/6,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.71

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