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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,752.89, 10,130.96 and 2,592.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,752.89, 10,130.96 and 2,592.93 is: 3,890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,752.89 : 10,130.96 = 2,592.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,752.89/10,130.96 = 2,592.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,752.89x = 10,130.96 × 2,592.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,752.89x = 26,268,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,268,870.11/6,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.02

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