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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.08, 10,387.74 and 2,542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.08, 10,387.74 and 2,542.52 is: 3,814.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.08 : 10,387.74 = 2,542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.08/10,387.74 = 2,542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.08x = 10,387.74 × 2,542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.08x = 26,411,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,411,036.70/6,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.37

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