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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,917.08, 10,373.46 and 2,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,917.08, 10,373.46 and 2,299 is: 3,447.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,917.08 : 10,373.46 = 2,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,917.08/10,373.46 = 2,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,917.08x = 10,373.46 × 2,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,917.08x = 23,848,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,848,584.54/6,917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.78

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