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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,876.96, 10,315.52 and 2,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,876.96, 10,315.52 and 2,260 is: 3,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,876.96 : 10,315.52 = 2,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,876.96/10,315.52 = 2,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,876.96x = 10,315.52 × 2,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,876.96x = 23,313,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,313,075.20/6,876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.03

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