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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.88, 10,009.44 and 2,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.88, 10,009.44 and 2,568 is: 3,850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.88 : 10,009.44 = 2,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.88/10,009.44 = 2,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.88x = 10,009.44 × 2,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.88x = 25,704,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704,241.92/6,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.89

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