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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,927.08, 10,388.46 and 2,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,927.08, 10,388.46 and 2,309 is: 3,462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,927.08 : 10,388.46 = 2,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,927.08/10,388.46 = 2,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,927.08x = 10,388.46 × 2,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,927.08x = 23,986,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986,954.14/6,927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.78

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