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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,911.39, 10,368.65 and 2,528.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,911.39, 10,368.65 and 2,528.85 is: 3,793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,911.39 : 10,368.65 = 2,528.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,911.39/10,368.65 = 2,528.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,911.39x = 10,368.65 × 2,528.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,911.39x = 26,220,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,760.55/6,911.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.85

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