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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.92, 10,388.74 and 2,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.92, 10,388.74 and 2,542.40 is: 3,814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.92 : 10,388.74 = 2,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.92/10,388.74 = 2,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.92x = 10,388.74 × 2,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.92x = 26,412,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412,332.58/6,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.10

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