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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.74, 10,386.96 and 1,730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.74, 10,386.96 and 1,730.62 is: 2,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.74 : 10,386.96 = 1,730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.74/10,386.96 = 1,730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.74x = 10,386.96 × 1,730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.74x = 17,975,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,975,880.72/6,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.89

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