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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.50, 10,014.89 and 2,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.50, 10,014.89 and 2,059.50 is: 3,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.50 : 10,014.89 = 2,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.50/10,014.89 = 2,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.50x = 10,014.89 × 2,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.50x = 20,625,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,625,655.66/6,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.29

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