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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.76, 10,352.72 and 2,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.76, 10,352.72 and 2,284.80 is: 3,427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.76 : 10,352.72 = 2,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.76/10,352.72 = 2,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.76x = 10,352.72 × 2,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.76x = 23,653,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653,894.66/6,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.23

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