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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697.50, 10,046.25 and 2,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697.50, 10,046.25 and 2,593.50 is: 3,890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697.50 : 10,046.25 = 2,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697.50/10,046.25 = 2,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697.50x = 10,046.25 × 2,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697.50x = 26,054,949.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054,949.38/6,697.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.25

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