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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.36, 10,385.82 and 2,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.36, 10,385.82 and 2,307.72 is: 3,461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.36 : 10,385.82 = 2,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.36/10,385.82 = 2,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.36x = 10,385.82 × 2,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.36x = 23,967,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,967,564.53/6,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.34

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