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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.02, 10,139.34 and 2,598.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.02, 10,139.34 and 2,598.06 is: 3,897.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.02 : 10,139.34 = 2,598.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.02/10,139.34 = 2,598.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.02x = 10,139.34 × 2,598.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.02x = 26,342,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342,613.68/6,759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.40

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