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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.62, 10,066.38 and 2,553.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.62, 10,066.38 and 2,553.03 is: 3,826.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.62 : 10,066.38 = 2,553.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.62/10,066.38 = 2,553.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.62x = 10,066.38 × 2,553.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.62x = 25,699,770.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,699,770.13/6,715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.86

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