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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.37, 10,359.42 and 2,522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.37, 10,359.42 and 2,522.26 is: 3,783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.37 : 10,359.42 = 2,522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.37/10,359.42 = 2,522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.37x = 10,359.42 × 2,522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.37x = 26,129,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129,150.69/6,905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.89

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