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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.65, 10,338.98 and 2,510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.65, 10,338.98 and 2,510.14 is: 3,765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.65 : 10,338.98 = 2,510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.65/10,338.98 = 2,510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.65x = 10,338.98 × 2,510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.65x = 25,952,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,952,287.26/6,892.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.21

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