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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.12, 10,385.83 and 2,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.12, 10,385.83 and 2,541.24 is: 3,811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.12 : 10,385.83 = 2,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.12/10,385.83 = 2,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.12x = 10,385.83 × 2,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.12x = 26,392,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,392,889.81/6,924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.73

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