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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.06, 10,314.94 and 2,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.06, 10,314.94 and 2,926.16 is: 4,390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.06 : 10,314.94 = 2,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.06/10,314.94 = 2,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.06x = 10,314.94 × 2,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.06x = 30,183,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,183,164.83/6,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.24

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