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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.84, 10,014.02 and 1,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.84, 10,014.02 and 1,995.92 is: 2,993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.84 : 10,014.02 = 1,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.84/10,014.02 = 1,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.84x = 10,014.02 × 1,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.84x = 19,987,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987,167.79/6,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.96

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