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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.84, 10,462.14 and 2,595.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.84, 10,462.14 and 2,595.36 is: 3,892.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.84 : 10,462.14 = 2,595.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.84/10,462.14 = 2,595.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.84x = 10,462.14 × 2,595.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.84x = 27,153,019.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,153,019.67/6,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.44

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