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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,910.40, 10,362.56 and 2,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,910.40, 10,362.56 and 2,526.72 is: 3,788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,910.40 : 10,362.56 = 2,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,910.40/10,362.56 = 2,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,910.40x = 10,362.56 × 2,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,910.40x = 26,183,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,183,287.60/6,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.97

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