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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.89, 10,388.86 and 2,542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.89, 10,388.86 and 2,542.69 is: 3,814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.89 : 10,388.86 = 2,542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.89/10,388.86 = 2,542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.89x = 10,388.86 × 2,542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.89x = 26,415,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,415,657.06/6,924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.59

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