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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,913.89, 10,371.71 and 2,530.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,913.89, 10,371.71 and 2,530.71 is: 3,796.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,913.89 : 10,371.71 = 2,530.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,913.89/10,371.71 = 2,530.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,913.89x = 10,371.71 × 2,530.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,913.89x = 26,247,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247,796.54/6,913.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.39

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