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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,911.58, 10,368.39 and 2,468.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,911.58, 10,368.39 and 2,468.89 is: 3,703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,911.58 : 10,368.39 = 2,468.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,911.58/10,368.39 = 2,468.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,911.58x = 10,368.39 × 2,468.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,911.58x = 25,598,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598,414.39/6,911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.70

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