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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,916.55, 10,372.57 and 2,235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,916.55, 10,372.57 and 2,235.46 is: 3,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,916.55 : 10,372.57 = 2,235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,916.55/10,372.57 = 2,235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,916.55x = 10,372.57 × 2,235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,916.55x = 23,187,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,187,465.33/6,916.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.46

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