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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.13, 10,256.79 and 2,939.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.13, 10,256.79 and 2,939.54 is: 4,411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.13 : 10,256.79 = 2,939.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.13/10,256.79 = 2,939.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.13x = 10,256.79 × 2,939.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.13x = 30,150,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,150,193.19/6,835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.07

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