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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.84, 10,006.71 and 2,512.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.84, 10,006.71 and 2,512.55 is: 3,766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.84 : 10,006.71 = 2,512.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.84/10,006.71 = 2,512.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.84x = 10,006.71 × 2,512.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.84x = 25,142,384.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142,384.23/6,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.74

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