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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.06, 10,394.61 and 2,550.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.06, 10,394.61 and 2,550.34 is: 3,823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.06 : 10,394.61 = 2,550.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.06/10,394.61 = 2,550.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.06x = 10,394.61 × 2,550.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.06x = 26,509,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,509,789.67/6,934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.13

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