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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,837.91, 10,256.94 and 1,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,837.91, 10,256.94 and 1,907.24 is: 2,860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,837.91 : 10,256.94 = 1,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,837.91/10,256.94 = 1,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,837.91x = 10,256.94 × 1,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,837.91x = 19,562,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,562,467.12/6,837.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.89

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