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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.12, 10,356.60 and 2,288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.12, 10,356.60 and 2,288.12 is: 3,431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.12 : 10,356.60 = 2,288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.12/10,356.60 = 2,288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.12x = 10,356.60 × 2,288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.12x = 23,697,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,697,143.59/6,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.82

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