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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,914.76, 10,372.96 and 2,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,914.76, 10,372.96 and 2,297.76 is: 3,446.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,914.76 : 10,372.96 = 2,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,914.76/10,372.96 = 2,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,914.76x = 10,372.96 × 2,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,914.76x = 23,834,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834,572.57/6,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.91

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