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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.30, 10,094.40 and 2,286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.30, 10,094.40 and 2,286.90 is: 3,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.30 : 10,094.40 = 2,286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.30/10,094.40 = 2,286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.30x = 10,094.40 × 2,286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.30x = 23,084,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,084,883.36/6,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.50

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