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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,904.74, 10,362.57 and 3,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,904.74, 10,362.57 and 3,011.88 is: 4,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,904.74 : 10,362.57 = 3,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,904.74/10,362.57 = 3,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,904.74x = 10,362.57 × 3,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,904.74x = 31,210,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210,765.52/6,904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.20

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