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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,908.88, 10,364.94 and 2,526.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,908.88, 10,364.94 and 2,526.42 is: 3,790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,908.88 : 10,364.94 = 2,526.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,908.88/10,364.94 = 2,526.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,908.88x = 10,364.94 × 2,526.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,908.88x = 26,186,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186,191.71/6,908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.22

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