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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.08, 10,391.46 and 2,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.08, 10,391.46 and 2,311 is: 3,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.08 : 10,391.46 = 2,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.08/10,391.46 = 2,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.08x = 10,391.46 × 2,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.08x = 24,014,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,014,664.06/6,929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.78

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