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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.68, 10,013.94 and 2,516.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.68, 10,013.94 and 2,516.34 is: 3,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.68 : 10,013.94 = 2,516.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.68/10,013.94 = 2,516.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.68x = 10,013.94 × 2,516.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.68x = 25,198,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,198,477.78/6,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.10

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