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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,739.95, 10,109.58 and 2,581.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,739.95, 10,109.58 and 2,581.95 is: 3,872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,739.95 : 10,109.58 = 2,581.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,739.95/10,109.58 = 2,581.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,739.95x = 10,109.58 × 2,581.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,739.95x = 26,102,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,102,430.08/6,739.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.79

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