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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,925.60, 10,388.40 and 2,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,925.60, 10,388.40 and 2,308.60 is: 3,462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,925.60 : 10,388.40 = 2,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,925.60/10,388.40 = 2,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,925.60x = 10,388.40 × 2,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,925.60x = 23,982,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982,660.24/6,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.90

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