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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.01, 10,012.61 and 1,993.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.01, 10,012.61 and 1,993.98 is: 2,991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.01 : 10,012.61 = 1,993.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.01/10,012.61 = 1,993.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.01x = 10,012.61 × 1,993.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.01x = 19,964,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,964,986.62/6,675.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.01

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