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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.69, 10,131.09 and 2,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.69, 10,131.09 and 2,593.55 is: 3,889.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.69 : 10,131.09 = 2,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.69/10,131.09 = 2,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.69x = 10,131.09 × 2,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.69x = 26,275,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,275,437.81/6,755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.38

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