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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,937.32, 10,404.87 and 2,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,937.32, 10,404.87 and 2,553.72 is: 3,830.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,937.32 : 10,404.87 = 2,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,937.32/10,404.87 = 2,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,937.32x = 10,404.87 × 2,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,937.32x = 26,571,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571,124.62/6,937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.17

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