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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,920.40, 10,380.36 and 2,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,920.40, 10,380.36 and 2,762.52 is: 4,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,920.40 : 10,380.36 = 2,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,920.40/10,380.36 = 2,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,920.40x = 10,380.36 × 2,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,920.40x = 28,675,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,675,952.11/6,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.68

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