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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,903.84, 10,355.58 and 2,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,903.84, 10,355.58 and 2,286.84 is: 3,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,903.84 : 10,355.58 = 2,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,903.84/10,355.58 = 2,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,903.84x = 10,355.58 × 2,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,903.84x = 23,681,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681,554.57/6,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.20

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