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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,909.70, 10,363.35 and 2,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,909.70, 10,363.35 and 2,524.90 is: 3,786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,909.70 : 10,363.35 = 2,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,909.70/10,363.35 = 2,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,909.70x = 10,363.35 × 2,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,909.70x = 26,166,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166,422.42/6,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.91

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