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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.20, 10,348.80 and 2,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.20, 10,348.80 and 2,516.80 is: 3,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.20 : 10,348.80 = 2,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.20/10,348.80 = 2,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.20x = 10,348.80 × 2,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.20x = 26,045,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045,859.84/6,899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.20

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