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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,792.74, 10,187.88 and 2,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,792.74, 10,187.88 and 2,350.40 is: 3,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792.74 : 10,187.88 = 2,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792.74/10,187.88 = 2,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792.74x = 10,187.88 × 2,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792.74x = 23,945,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945,593.15/6,792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.17

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