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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.88, 10,352.58 and 2,284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.88, 10,352.58 and 2,284.84 is: 3,427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.88 : 10,352.58 = 2,284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.88/10,352.58 = 2,284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.88x = 10,352.58 × 2,284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.88x = 23,653,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653,988.89/6,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.18

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