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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,923.52, 10,390.72 and 2,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,923.52, 10,390.72 and 2,544 is: 3,818.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,923.52 : 10,390.72 = 2,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,923.52/10,390.72 = 2,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,923.52x = 10,390.72 × 2,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,923.52x = 26,433,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,433,991.68/6,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.00

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