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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,923.40, 10,373.70 and 3,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,923.40, 10,373.70 and 3,996.60 is: 5,988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,923.40 : 10,373.70 = 3,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,923.40/10,373.70 = 3,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,923.40x = 10,373.70 × 3,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,923.40x = 41,459,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,459,529.42/6,923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.32

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