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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.68, 10,339.08 and 2,275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.68, 10,339.08 and 2,275.68 is: 3,413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.68 : 10,339.08 = 2,275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.68/10,339.08 = 2,275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.68x = 10,339.08 × 2,275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.68x = 23,528,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528,437.57/6,892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.54

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