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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.78, 10,423.89 and 2,508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.78, 10,423.89 and 2,508.84 is: 3,761.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.78 : 10,423.89 = 2,508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.78/10,423.89 = 2,508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.78x = 10,423.89 × 2,508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.78x = 26,151,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151,872.19/6,951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.90

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