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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.38, 10,338.98 and 2,275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.38, 10,338.98 and 2,275.38 is: 3,413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.38 : 10,338.98 = 2,275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.38/10,338.98 = 2,275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.38x = 10,338.98 × 2,275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.38x = 23,525,096.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,525,096.94/6,892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.20

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