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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.59, 9,260.48 and 6,506.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.59, 9,260.48 and 6,506.89 is: 8,914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.59 : 9,260.48 = 6,506.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.59/9,260.48 = 6,506.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.59x = 9,260.48 × 6,506.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.59x = 60,256,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,256,931.59/6,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,914.29

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