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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,927.39, 10,384.88 and 2,541.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,927.39, 10,384.88 and 2,541.78 is: 3,810.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,927.39 : 10,384.88 = 2,541.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,927.39/10,384.88 = 2,541.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,927.39x = 10,384.88 × 2,541.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,927.39x = 26,396,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,396,067.58/6,927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.39

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