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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,909.28, 10,366.96 and 2,527.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,909.28, 10,366.96 and 2,527.39 is: 3,792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,909.28 : 10,366.96 = 2,527.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,909.28/10,366.96 = 2,527.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,909.28x = 10,366.96 × 2,527.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,909.28x = 26,201,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201,344.72/6,909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.20

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