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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.72, 10,013.58 and 2,516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.72, 10,013.58 and 2,516.66 is: 3,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.72 : 10,013.58 = 2,516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.72/10,013.58 = 2,516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.72x = 10,013.58 × 2,516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.72x = 25,200,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,200,713.59/6,675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.98

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