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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.62, 10,469.59 and 2,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.62, 10,469.59 and 2,594.52 is: 3,893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.62 : 10,469.59 = 2,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.62/10,469.59 = 2,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.62x = 10,469.59 × 2,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.62x = 27,163,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,163,554.16/6,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.51

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