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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,941.93, 10,412.60 and 2,499.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,941.93, 10,412.60 and 2,499.71 is: 3,749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,941.93 : 10,412.60 = 2,499.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,941.93/10,412.60 = 2,499.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,941.93x = 10,412.60 × 2,499.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,941.93x = 26,028,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,028,415.78/6,941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.45

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