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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.99, 10,464.91 and 2,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.99, 10,464.91 and 2,592.88 is: 3,889.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.99 : 10,464.91 = 2,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.99/10,464.91 = 2,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.99x = 10,464.91 × 2,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.99x = 27,134,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,134,223.20/6,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.66

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