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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.94, 10,012.92 and 1,994.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.94, 10,012.92 and 1,994.59 is: 2,992.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.94 : 10,012.92 = 1,994.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.94/10,012.92 = 1,994.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.94x = 10,012.92 × 1,994.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.94x = 19,971,639.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,971,639.21/6,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.03

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