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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.28, 10,008.36 and 2,514.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.28, 10,008.36 and 2,514.51 is: 3,770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.28 : 10,008.36 = 2,514.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.28/10,008.36 = 2,514.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.28x = 10,008.36 × 2,514.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.28x = 25,166,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,166,121.30/6,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.05

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