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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,926.47, 10,383.50 and 2,542.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,926.47, 10,383.50 and 2,542.91 is: 3,812.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,926.47 : 10,383.50 = 2,542.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,926.47/10,383.50 = 2,542.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,926.47x = 10,383.50 × 2,542.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,926.47x = 26,404,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404,305.99/6,926.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.09

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