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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.46, 10,011.77 and 1,744.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.46, 10,011.77 and 1,744.09 is: 2,616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.46 : 10,011.77 = 1,744.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.46/10,011.77 = 1,744.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.46x = 10,011.77 × 1,744.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.46x = 17,461,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461,444.81/6,674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.16

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