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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,912.36, 10,369.98 and 2,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,912.36, 10,369.98 and 2,295.72 is: 3,444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,912.36 : 10,369.98 = 2,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,912.36/10,369.98 = 2,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,912.36x = 10,369.98 × 2,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,912.36x = 23,806,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806,570.49/6,912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.06

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