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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.56, 10,016.28 and 1,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.56, 10,016.28 and 1,996.94 is: 2,995.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.56 : 10,016.28 = 1,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.56/10,016.28 = 1,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.56x = 10,016.28 × 1,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.56x = 20,001,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001,910.18/6,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.84

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