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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,920.37, 10,385.01 and 2,759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,920.37, 10,385.01 and 2,759.67 is: 4,141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,920.37 : 10,385.01 = 2,759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,920.37/10,385.01 = 2,759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,920.37x = 10,385.01 × 2,759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,920.37x = 28,659,200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,659,200.55/6,920.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.28

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