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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,739.88, 10,104.06 and 2,638.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,739.88, 10,104.06 and 2,638.76 is: 3,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,739.88 : 10,104.06 = 2,638.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,739.88/10,104.06 = 2,638.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,739.88x = 10,104.06 × 2,638.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,739.88x = 26,662,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,662,189.37/6,739.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.88

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