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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,922.59, 10,377.71 and 2,539.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,922.59, 10,377.71 and 2,539.03 is: 3,806.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,922.59 : 10,377.71 = 2,539.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,922.59/10,377.71 = 2,539.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,922.59x = 10,377.71 × 2,539.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,922.59x = 26,349,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,349,317.02/6,922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.28

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