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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,926.54, 10,383.66 and 2,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,926.54, 10,383.66 and 2,543 is: 3,812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,926.54 : 10,383.66 = 2,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,926.54/10,383.66 = 2,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,926.54x = 10,383.66 × 2,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,926.54x = 26,405,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405,647.38/6,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.24

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