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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,911.80, 10,366.60 and 2,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,911.80, 10,366.60 and 2,294.80 is: 3,441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,911.80 : 10,366.60 = 2,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,911.80/10,366.60 = 2,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,911.80x = 10,366.60 × 2,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,911.80x = 23,789,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,789,273.68/6,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.83

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