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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,938.88, 10,406.61 and 2,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,938.88, 10,406.61 and 2,553.96 is: 3,830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,938.88 : 10,406.61 = 2,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,938.88/10,406.61 = 2,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,938.88x = 10,406.61 × 2,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,938.88x = 26,578,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,578,065.68/6,938.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.31

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