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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,680.44, 10,022.97 and 2,521.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,680.44, 10,022.97 and 2,521.63 is: 3,783.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,680.44 : 10,022.97 = 2,521.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,680.44/10,022.97 = 2,521.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,680.44x = 10,022.97 × 2,521.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,680.44x = 25,274,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,274,221.84/6,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.32

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