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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.83, 10,126.81 and 2,594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.83, 10,126.81 and 2,594.71 is: 3,889.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.83 : 10,126.81 = 2,594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.83/10,126.81 = 2,594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.83x = 10,126.81 × 2,594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.83x = 26,276,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,276,135.18/6,755.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.40

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