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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.62, 10,106.13 and 2,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.62, 10,106.13 and 2,577.12 is: 3,863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.62 : 10,106.13 = 2,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.62/10,106.13 = 2,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.62x = 10,106.13 × 2,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.62x = 26,044,709.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044,709.75/6,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.84

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