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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,761.66, 10,137.71 and 2,598.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,761.66, 10,137.71 and 2,598.15 is: 3,895.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,761.66 : 10,137.71 = 2,598.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,761.66/10,137.71 = 2,598.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,761.66x = 10,137.71 × 2,598.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,761.66x = 26,339,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,339,278.25/6,761.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.39

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