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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.89, 10,346.63 and 2,516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.89, 10,346.63 and 2,516.28 is: 3,772.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.89 : 10,346.63 = 2,516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.89/10,346.63 = 2,516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.89x = 10,346.63 × 2,516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.89x = 26,035,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,035,005.56/6,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.16

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