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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.29, 10,006.57 and 2,725.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.29, 10,006.57 and 2,725.08 is: 4,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.29 : 10,006.57 = 2,725.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.29/10,006.57 = 2,725.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.29x = 10,006.57 × 2,725.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.29x = 27,268,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268,703.78/6,676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.41

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