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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.55, 10,465.47 and 2,593.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.55, 10,465.47 and 2,593.83 is: 3,890.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.55 : 10,465.47 = 2,593.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.55/10,465.47 = 2,593.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.55x = 10,465.47 × 2,593.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.55x = 27,145,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145,650.05/6,977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.43

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