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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,916.31, 10,371.22 and 2,530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,916.31, 10,371.22 and 2,530.70 is: 3,794.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,916.31 : 10,371.22 = 2,530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,916.31/10,371.22 = 2,530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,916.31x = 10,371.22 × 2,530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,916.31x = 26,246,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,246,446.45/6,916.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.86

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