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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,921.42, 10,383.96 and 2,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,921.42, 10,383.96 and 2,538.92 is: 3,809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,921.42 : 10,383.96 = 2,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,921.42/10,383.96 = 2,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,921.42x = 10,383.96 × 2,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,921.42x = 26,364,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,364,043.72/6,921.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.05

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