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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,907.79, 10,363.21 and 2,525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,907.79, 10,363.21 and 2,525.24 is: 3,788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,907.79 : 10,363.21 = 2,525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,907.79/10,363.21 = 2,525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,907.79x = 10,363.21 × 2,525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,907.79x = 26,169,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,169,592.42/6,907.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.42

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