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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,917.70, 10,374.34 and 2,236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,917.70, 10,374.34 and 2,236.72 is: 3,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,917.70 : 10,374.34 = 2,236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,917.70/10,374.34 = 2,236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,917.70x = 10,374.34 × 2,236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,917.70x = 23,204,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,493.76/6,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.37

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