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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.58, 10,011.52 and 1,994.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.58, 10,011.52 and 1,994.63 is: 2,991.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.58 : 10,011.52 = 1,994.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.58/10,011.52 = 1,994.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.58x = 10,011.52 × 1,994.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.58x = 19,969,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,969,253.08/6,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.84

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