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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.82, 10,473.62 and 2,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.82, 10,473.62 and 2,540.92 is: 3,810.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.82 : 10,473.62 = 2,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.82/10,473.62 = 2,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.82x = 10,473.62 × 2,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.82x = 26,612,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612,630.53/6,983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.61

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