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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.73, 10,012.32 and 1,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.73, 10,012.32 and 1,995.06 is: 2,991.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.73 : 10,012.32 = 1,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.73/10,012.32 = 1,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.73x = 10,012.32 × 1,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.73x = 19,975,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975,179.14/6,676.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.76

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