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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.36, 10,011.24 and 2,512.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.36, 10,011.24 and 2,512.71 is: 3,768.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.36 : 10,011.24 = 2,512.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.36/10,011.24 = 2,512.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.36x = 10,011.24 × 2,512.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.36x = 25,155,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155,342.86/6,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.39

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