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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.67, 10,464.93 and 2,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.67, 10,464.93 and 2,594.16 is: 3,891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.67 : 10,464.93 = 2,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.67/10,464.93 = 2,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.67x = 10,464.93 × 2,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.67x = 27,147,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,147,702.81/6,976.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.21

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