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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,920.93, 10,383.21 and 2,538.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,920.93, 10,383.21 and 2,538.42 is: 3,808.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,920.93 : 10,383.21 = 2,538.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,920.93/10,383.21 = 2,538.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,920.93x = 10,383.21 × 2,538.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,920.93x = 26,356,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,356,947.93/6,920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.30

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