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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.37, 10,111.76 and 2,580.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.37, 10,111.76 and 2,580.87 is: 3,869.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.37 : 10,111.76 = 2,580.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.37/10,111.76 = 2,580.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.37x = 10,111.76 × 2,580.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.37x = 26,097,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,097,087.47/6,744.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.47

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