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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.88, 10,475.74 and 2,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.88, 10,475.74 and 2,541.52 is: 3,812.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.88 : 10,475.74 = 2,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.88/10,475.74 = 2,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.88x = 10,475.74 × 2,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.88x = 26,624,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,624,302.72/6,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.25

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