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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,906.79, 10,361.71 and 2,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,906.79, 10,361.71 and 2,524.24 is: 3,786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,906.79 : 10,361.71 = 2,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,906.79/10,361.71 = 2,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,906.79x = 10,361.71 × 2,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,906.79x = 26,155,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155,442.85/6,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.92

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