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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.15, 10,127.95 and 2,591.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.15, 10,127.95 and 2,591.65 is: 3,885.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.15 : 10,127.95 = 2,591.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.15/10,127.95 = 2,591.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.15x = 10,127.95 × 2,591.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.15x = 26,248,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248,101.62/6,755.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.64

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