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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.54, 9,889.62 and 2,702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.54, 9,889.62 and 2,702.68 is: 4,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.54 : 9,889.62 = 2,702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.54/9,889.62 = 2,702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.54x = 9,889.62 × 2,702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.54x = 26,728,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,728,478.18/6,595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.51

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