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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,915.76, 10,374.99 and 2,236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,915.76, 10,374.99 and 2,236.93 is: 3,355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,915.76 : 10,374.99 = 2,236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,915.76/10,374.99 = 2,236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,915.76x = 10,374.99 × 2,236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,915.76x = 23,208,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,208,126.38/6,915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.83

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