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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.28, 10,009.86 and 2,515.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.28, 10,009.86 and 2,515.51 is: 3,771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.28 : 10,009.86 = 2,515.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.28/10,009.86 = 2,515.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.28x = 10,009.86 × 2,515.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.28x = 25,179,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,179,902.93/6,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.55

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