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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.28, 10,421.64 and 2,507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.28, 10,421.64 and 2,507.34 is: 3,759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.28 : 10,421.64 = 2,507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.28/10,421.64 = 2,507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.28x = 10,421.64 × 2,507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.28x = 26,130,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,130,594.84/6,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.65

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