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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697, 10,045.50 and 2,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697, 10,045.50 and 2,593 is: 3,889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697 : 10,045.50 = 2,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697/10,045.50 = 2,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697x = 10,045.50 × 2,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697x = 26,047,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,047,981.50/6,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.50

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