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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.32, 10,358.69 and 2,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.32, 10,358.69 and 2,524.03 is: 3,786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.32 : 10,358.69 = 2,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.32/10,358.69 = 2,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.32x = 10,358.69 × 2,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.32x = 26,145,605.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145,605.80/6,905.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.30

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