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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,925.02, 10,388.91 and 2,542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,925.02, 10,388.91 and 2,542.52 is: 3,814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,925.02 : 10,388.91 = 2,542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,925.02/10,388.91 = 2,542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,925.02x = 10,388.91 × 2,542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,925.02x = 26,413,959.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,413,959.51/6,925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.28

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