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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,913.79, 10,368.86 and 2,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,913.79, 10,368.86 and 2,531.28 is: 3,796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,913.79 : 10,368.86 = 2,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,913.79/10,368.86 = 2,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,913.79x = 10,368.86 × 2,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,913.79x = 26,246,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,246,475.28/6,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.25

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