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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,770.96, 10,154.52 and 2,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,770.96, 10,154.52 and 2,666 is: 3,998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,770.96 : 10,154.52 = 2,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,770.96/10,154.52 = 2,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,770.96x = 10,154.52 × 2,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,770.96x = 27,071,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071,950.32/6,770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.24

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