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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.45, 10,358.08 and 2,744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.45, 10,358.08 and 2,744.38 is: 4,118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.45 : 10,358.08 = 2,744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.45/10,358.08 = 2,744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.45x = 10,358.08 × 2,744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.45x = 28,426,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426,513.68/6,901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.92

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