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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.66, 10,114.65 and 2,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.66, 10,114.65 and 2,586.60 is: 3,877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.66 : 10,114.65 = 2,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.66/10,114.65 = 2,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.66x = 10,114.65 × 2,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.66x = 26,162,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,162,553.69/6,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.28

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