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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.09, 10,012.89 and 1,995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.09, 10,012.89 and 1,995.17 is: 2,992.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.09 : 10,012.89 = 1,995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.09/10,012.89 = 1,995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.09x = 10,012.89 × 1,995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.09x = 19,977,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,977,367.68/6,675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.82

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