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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.08, 10,388.80 and 2,544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.08, 10,388.80 and 2,544.56 is: 3,817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.08 : 10,388.80 = 2,544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.08/10,388.80 = 2,544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.08x = 10,388.80 × 2,544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.08x = 26,434,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,434,924.93/6,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.82

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