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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.33, 10,126.06 and 2,594.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.33, 10,126.06 and 2,594.22 is: 3,888.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.33 : 10,126.06 = 2,594.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.33/10,126.06 = 2,594.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.33x = 10,126.06 × 2,594.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.33x = 26,269,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,269,176.74/6,755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.66

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