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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.02, 10,386.90 and 2,540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.02, 10,386.90 and 2,540.84 is: 3,811.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.02 : 10,386.90 = 2,540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.02/10,386.90 = 2,540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.02x = 10,386.90 × 2,540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.02x = 26,391,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391,399.06/6,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.57

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