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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,756.69, 10,132.59 and 2,594.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,756.69, 10,132.59 and 2,594.55 is: 3,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,756.69 : 10,132.59 = 2,594.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,756.69/10,132.59 = 2,594.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,756.69x = 10,132.59 × 2,594.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,756.69x = 26,289,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289,511.38/6,756.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.89

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