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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,915, 10,372.50 and 2,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,915, 10,372.50 and 2,298 is: 3,447

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,915 : 10,372.50 = 2,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,915/10,372.50 = 2,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,915x = 10,372.50 × 2,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,915x = 23,836,005
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,836,005/6,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447

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