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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,903.79, 10,354.60 and 2,286.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,903.79, 10,354.60 and 2,286.79 is: 3,429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,903.79 : 10,354.60 = 2,286.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,903.79/10,354.60 = 2,286.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,903.79x = 10,354.60 × 2,286.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,903.79x = 23,678,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678,795.73/6,903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.83

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