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