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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,912.16, 10,366.32 and 2,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,912.16, 10,366.32 and 2,295.20 is: 3,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,912.16 : 10,366.32 = 2,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,912.16/10,366.32 = 2,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,912.16x = 10,366.32 × 2,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,912.16x = 23,792,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,792,777.66/6,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.16

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