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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.66, 10,475.50 and 2,595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.66, 10,475.50 and 2,595.90 is: 3,893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.66 : 10,475.50 = 2,595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.66/10,475.50 = 2,595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.66x = 10,475.50 × 2,595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.66x = 27,193,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193,350.45/6,983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.85

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