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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,760.94, 10,138.97 and 2,598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,760.94, 10,138.97 and 2,598.82 is: 3,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,760.94 : 10,138.97 = 2,598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,760.94/10,138.97 = 2,598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,760.94x = 10,138.97 × 2,598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,760.94x = 26,349,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,349,339.17/6,760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.29

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