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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.57, 10,404.92 and 2,554.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.57, 10,404.92 and 2,554.83 is: 3,828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.57 : 10,404.92 = 2,554.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.57/10,404.92 = 2,554.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.57x = 10,404.92 × 2,554.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.57x = 26,582,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582,788.99/6,942.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.96

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