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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,677.68, 10,011.66 and 5,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,677.68, 10,011.66 and 5,521 is: 8,277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,677.68 : 10,011.66 = 5,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,677.68/10,011.66 = 5,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,677.68x = 10,011.66 × 5,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,677.68x = 55,274,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,274,374.86/6,677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.48

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