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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,915.89, 10,372.38 and 2,236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,915.89, 10,372.38 and 2,236.34 is: 3,354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,915.89 : 10,372.38 = 2,236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,915.89/10,372.38 = 2,236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,915.89x = 10,372.38 × 2,236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,915.89x = 23,196,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,168.29/6,915.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.04

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