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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,926.08, 10,386.96 and 2,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,926.08, 10,386.96 and 2,308 is: 3,461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,926.08 : 10,386.96 = 2,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,926.08/10,386.96 = 2,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,926.08x = 10,386.96 × 2,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,926.08x = 23,973,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,973,103.68/6,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.28

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