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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,913, 10,370.52 and 2,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,913, 10,370.52 and 2,231.44 is: 3,347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,913 : 10,370.52 = 2,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,913/10,370.52 = 2,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,913x = 10,370.52 × 2,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,913x = 23,141,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141,193.15/6,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.49

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