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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,756.39, 10,127.65 and 2,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,756.39, 10,127.65 and 2,595.28 is: 3,890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,756.39 : 10,127.65 = 2,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,756.39/10,127.65 = 2,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,756.39x = 10,127.65 × 2,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,756.39x = 26,284,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,284,087.49/6,756.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.26

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