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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,920.72, 10,374.90 and 2,537.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,920.72, 10,374.90 and 2,537.15 is: 3,803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,920.72 : 10,374.90 = 2,537.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,920.72/10,374.90 = 2,537.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,920.72x = 10,374.90 × 2,537.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,920.72x = 26,322,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,322,677.54/6,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.46

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