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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.83, 10,398.84 and 2,550.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.83, 10,398.84 and 2,550.36 is: 3,827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.83 : 10,398.84 = 2,550.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.83/10,398.84 = 2,550.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.83x = 10,398.84 × 2,550.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.83x = 26,520,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520,785.58/6,929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.05

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