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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.50, 10,007.69 and 2,514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.50, 10,007.69 and 2,514.71 is: 3,769.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.50 : 10,007.69 = 2,514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.50/10,007.69 = 2,514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.50x = 10,007.69 × 2,514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.50x = 25,166,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,166,418.95/6,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.40

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