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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.92, 10,347.21 and 2,516.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.92, 10,347.21 and 2,516.58 is: 3,772.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.92 : 10,347.21 = 2,516.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.92/10,347.21 = 2,516.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.92x = 10,347.21 × 2,516.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.92x = 26,039,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,039,581.74/6,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.80

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