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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,916.44, 10,371.41 and 2,530.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,916.44, 10,371.41 and 2,530.83 is: 3,795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,916.44 : 10,371.41 = 2,530.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,916.44/10,371.41 = 2,530.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,916.44x = 10,371.41 × 2,530.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,916.44x = 26,248,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248,211.06/6,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.05

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