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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.85, 10,464.74 and 2,594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.85, 10,464.74 and 2,594.26 is: 3,890.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.85 : 10,464.74 = 2,594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.85/10,464.74 = 2,594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.85x = 10,464.74 × 2,594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.85x = 27,148,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148,256.39/6,977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.64

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