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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,932.28, 10,398.60 and 2,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,932.28, 10,398.60 and 2,546.88 is: 3,820.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,932.28 : 10,398.60 = 2,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,932.28/10,398.60 = 2,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,932.28x = 10,398.60 × 2,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,932.28x = 26,483,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483,986.37/6,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.39

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