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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,903, 10,355.04 and 2,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,903, 10,355.04 and 2,286 is: 3,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,903 : 10,355.04 = 2,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,903/10,355.04 = 2,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,903x = 10,355.04 × 2,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,903x = 23,671,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,671,621.44/6,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.18

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