Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,912, 10,368 and 2,295
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,912, 10,368 and 2,295 is: 3,442.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,912 : 10,368 = 2,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,912/10,368 = 2,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,912x = 10,368 × 2,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,912x = 23,794,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,794,560/6,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,442.50
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