Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675, 10,012.50 and 2,058
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,675, 10,012.50 and 2,058 is: 3,087
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,675 : 10,012.50 = 2,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,675/10,012.50 = 2,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,675x = 10,012.50 × 2,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,675x = 20,605,725 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,605,725/6,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,087
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