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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.47, 10,380.50 and 2,540.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.47, 10,380.50 and 2,540.91 is: 3,809.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.47 : 10,380.50 = 2,540.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.47/10,380.50 = 2,540.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.47x = 10,380.50 × 2,540.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.47x = 26,375,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,375,916.26/6,924.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.09

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