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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,920.98, 10,375.31 and 2,537.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,920.98, 10,375.31 and 2,537.42 is: 3,803.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,920.98 : 10,375.31 = 2,537.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,920.98/10,375.31 = 2,537.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,920.98x = 10,375.31 × 2,537.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,920.98x = 26,326,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326,454.54/6,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.86

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