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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676, 10,014.54 and 2,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676, 10,014.54 and 2,059 is: 3,088.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676 : 10,014.54 = 2,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676/10,014.54 = 2,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676x = 10,014.54 × 2,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676x = 20,619,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,619,937.86/6,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.67

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