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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,703, 10,058.82 and 2,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,703, 10,058.82 and 2,599 is: 3,900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,703 : 10,058.82 = 2,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,703/10,058.82 = 2,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,703x = 10,058.82 × 2,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,703x = 26,142,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142,873.18/6,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.18

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