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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.44, 10,131.24 and 2,595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.44, 10,131.24 and 2,595.16 is: 3,892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.44 : 10,131.24 = 2,595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.44/10,131.24 = 2,595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.44x = 10,131.24 × 2,595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.44x = 26,292,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292,188.80/6,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.00

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