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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.24, 10,362.72 and 2,526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.24, 10,362.72 and 2,526.38 is: 3,791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.24 : 10,362.72 = 2,526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.24/10,362.72 = 2,526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.24x = 10,362.72 × 2,526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.24x = 26,180,168.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180,168.55/6,905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.35

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