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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,914.61, 10,363.82 and 3,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,914.61, 10,363.82 and 3,406.23 is: 5,105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,914.61 : 10,363.82 = 3,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,914.61/10,363.82 = 3,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,914.61x = 10,363.82 × 3,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,914.61x = 35,301,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301,537.57/6,914.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.35

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