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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,913.31, 10,368.88 and 2,529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,913.31, 10,368.88 and 2,529.72 is: 3,794.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,913.31 : 10,368.88 = 2,529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,913.31/10,368.88 = 2,529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,913.31x = 10,368.88 × 2,529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,913.31x = 26,230,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230,356.79/6,913.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.18

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