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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.89, 10,129.46 and 2,591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.89, 10,129.46 and 2,591.93 is: 3,888.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.89 : 10,129.46 = 2,591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.89/10,129.46 = 2,591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.89x = 10,129.46 × 2,591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.89x = 26,254,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254,863.62/6,751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.52

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