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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.21, 10,013.76 and 2,516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.21, 10,013.76 and 2,516.76 is: 3,775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.21 : 10,013.76 = 2,516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.21/10,013.76 = 2,516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.21x = 10,013.76 × 2,516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.21x = 25,202,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202,230.62/6,675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.50

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