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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,908.28, 10,360.99 and 2,524.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,908.28, 10,360.99 and 2,524.29 is: 3,785.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,908.28 : 10,360.99 = 2,524.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,908.28/10,360.99 = 2,524.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,908.28x = 10,360.99 × 2,524.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,908.28x = 26,154,143.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154,143.45/6,908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.91

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