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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.68, 10,010.16 and 5,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.68, 10,010.16 and 5,520 is: 8,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.68 : 10,010.16 = 5,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.68/10,010.16 = 5,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.68x = 10,010.16 × 5,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.68x = 55,256,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,256,083.20/6,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.98

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