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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,912.92, 10,369.02 and 2,529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,912.92, 10,369.02 and 2,529.92 is: 3,794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,912.92 : 10,369.02 = 2,529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,912.92/10,369.02 = 2,529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,912.92x = 10,369.02 × 2,529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,912.92x = 26,232,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232,791.08/6,912.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.75

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