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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.46, 10,352.36 and 2,518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.46, 10,352.36 and 2,518.91 is: 3,778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.46 : 10,352.36 = 2,518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.46/10,352.36 = 2,518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.46x = 10,352.36 × 2,518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.46x = 26,076,663.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,076,663.13/6,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.43

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