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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,915.26, 10,371.62 and 2,967.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,915.26, 10,371.62 and 2,967.21 is: 4,450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,915.26 : 10,371.62 = 2,967.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,915.26/10,371.62 = 2,967.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,915.26x = 10,371.62 × 2,967.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,915.26x = 30,774,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774,759.74/6,915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.27

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