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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,913, 10,369.50 and 2,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,913, 10,369.50 and 2,296 is: 3,444

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,913 : 10,369.50 = 2,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,913/10,369.50 = 2,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,913x = 10,369.50 × 2,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,913x = 23,808,372
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,808,372/6,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444

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