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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.34, 10,462.89 and 2,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.34, 10,462.89 and 2,595.86 is: 3,893.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.34 : 10,462.89 = 2,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.34/10,462.89 = 2,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.34x = 10,462.89 × 2,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.34x = 27,160,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,160,197.64/6,976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.19

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