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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,909.39, 10,357.88 and 2,523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,909.39, 10,357.88 and 2,523.78 is: 3,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,909.39 : 10,357.88 = 2,523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,909.39/10,357.88 = 2,523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,909.39x = 10,357.88 × 2,523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,909.39x = 26,140,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140,997.77/6,909.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.40

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