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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,893.58, 10,341.93 and 2,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,893.58, 10,341.93 and 2,511 is: 3,767.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,893.58 : 10,341.93 = 2,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,893.58/10,341.93 = 2,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,893.58x = 10,341.93 × 2,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,893.58x = 25,968,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,968,581.52/6,893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.07

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