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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.52, 10,017.84 and 3,557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.52, 10,017.84 and 3,557.16 is: 5,338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.52 : 10,017.84 = 3,557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.52/10,017.84 = 3,557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.52x = 10,017.84 × 3,557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.52x = 35,635,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,635,059.73/6,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.97

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