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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,904.29, 10,355.36 and 2,287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,904.29, 10,355.36 and 2,287.29 is: 3,430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,904.29 : 10,355.36 = 2,287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,904.29/10,355.36 = 2,287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,904.29x = 10,355.36 × 2,287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,904.29x = 23,685,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,685,699.94/6,904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.58

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