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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.98, 10,394.06 and 2,546.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.98, 10,394.06 and 2,546.87 is: 3,819.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.98 : 10,394.06 = 2,546.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.98/10,394.06 = 2,546.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.98x = 10,394.06 × 2,546.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.98x = 26,472,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472,254.89/6,929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.96

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