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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.29, 10,014.34 and 2,515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.29, 10,014.34 and 2,515.20 is: 3,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.29 : 10,014.34 = 2,515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.29/10,014.34 = 2,515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.29x = 10,014.34 × 2,515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.29x = 25,188,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,188,061.68/6,675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.33

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