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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.52, 10,357.68 and 2,521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.52, 10,357.68 and 2,521.76 is: 3,784.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.52 : 10,357.68 = 2,521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.52/10,357.68 = 2,521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.52x = 10,357.68 × 2,521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.52x = 26,119,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,119,583.12/6,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.61

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