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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.16, 10,462.79 and 2,592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.16, 10,462.79 and 2,592.62 is: 3,888.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.16 : 10,462.79 = 2,592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.16/10,462.79 = 2,592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.16x = 10,462.79 × 2,592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.16x = 27,125,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125,973.33/6,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.94

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