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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.48, 10,413.36 and 2,559.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.48, 10,413.36 and 2,559.57 is: 3,839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.48 : 10,413.36 = 2,559.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.48/10,413.36 = 2,559.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.48x = 10,413.36 × 2,559.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.48x = 26,653,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,653,723.86/6,942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.22

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