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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.57, 10,464.78 and 2,592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.57, 10,464.78 and 2,592.66 is: 3,889.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.57 : 10,464.78 = 2,592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.57/10,464.78 = 2,592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.57x = 10,464.78 × 2,592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.57x = 27,131,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131,616.51/6,975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.52

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