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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,926.98, 10,390.47 and 1,732.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,926.98, 10,390.47 and 1,732.86 is: 2,599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,926.98 : 10,390.47 = 1,732.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,926.98/10,390.47 = 1,732.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,926.98x = 10,390.47 × 1,732.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,926.98x = 18,005,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,229.84/6,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.29

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