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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,928.81, 10,397.77 and 2,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,928.81, 10,397.77 and 2,546.30 is: 3,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,928.81 : 10,397.77 = 2,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,928.81/10,397.77 = 2,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,928.81x = 10,397.77 × 2,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,928.81x = 26,475,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,475,861.38/6,928.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.13

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