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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.34, 10,461.39 and 2,594.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.34, 10,461.39 and 2,594.86 is: 3,891.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.34 : 10,461.39 = 2,594.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.34/10,461.39 = 2,594.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.34x = 10,461.39 × 2,594.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.34x = 27,145,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145,842.46/6,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.69

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