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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,938.93, 10,407.38 and 2,555.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,938.93, 10,407.38 and 2,555.37 is: 3,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,938.93 : 10,407.38 = 2,555.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,938.93/10,407.38 = 2,555.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,938.93x = 10,407.38 × 2,555.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,938.93x = 26,594,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594,693.85/6,938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.68

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