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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.72, 10,348.98 and 3,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.72, 10,348.98 and 3,606.76 is: 5,408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.72 : 10,348.98 = 3,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.72/10,348.98 = 3,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.72x = 10,348.98 × 3,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.72x = 37,326,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326,287.10/6,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.26

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