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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.58, 10,015.36 and 1,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.58, 10,015.36 and 1,996.22 is: 2,994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.58 : 10,015.36 = 1,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.58/10,015.36 = 1,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.58x = 10,015.36 × 1,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.58x = 19,992,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992,861.94/6,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.48

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