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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.16, 10,461.81 and 2,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.16, 10,461.81 and 2,592.02 is: 3,887.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.16 : 10,461.81 = 2,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.16/10,461.81 = 2,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.16x = 10,461.81 × 2,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.16x = 27,117,220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,117,220.76/6,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.68

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