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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,916.78, 10,376.69 and 2,534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,916.78, 10,376.69 and 2,534.28 is: 3,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,916.78 : 10,376.69 = 2,534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,916.78/10,376.69 = 2,534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,916.78x = 10,376.69 × 2,534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,916.78x = 26,297,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297,437.93/6,916.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.98

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