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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.34, 10,358.91 and 2,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.34, 10,358.91 and 2,524.86 is: 3,787.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.34 : 10,358.91 = 2,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.34/10,358.91 = 2,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.34x = 10,358.91 × 2,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.34x = 26,154,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154,797.50/6,905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.62

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