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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,932.46, 10,399.95 and 2,553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,932.46, 10,399.95 and 2,553.06 is: 3,830.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,932.46 : 10,399.95 = 2,553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,932.46/10,399.95 = 2,553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,932.46x = 10,399.95 × 2,553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,932.46x = 26,551,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,551,696.35/6,932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.05

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