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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,685.05, 10,027.58 and 2,005.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,685.05, 10,027.58 and 2,005.54 is: 3,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,685.05 : 10,027.58 = 2,005.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,685.05/10,027.58 = 2,005.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,685.05x = 10,027.58 × 2,005.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,685.05x = 20,110,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110,712.79/6,685.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.31

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