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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,686.46, 10,026.94 and 2,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,686.46, 10,026.94 and 2,004.82 is: 3,006.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,686.46 : 10,026.94 = 2,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,686.46/10,026.94 = 2,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,686.46x = 10,026.94 × 2,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,686.46x = 20,102,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102,209.85/6,686.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.41

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