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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,932.28, 10,398.96 and 2,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,932.28, 10,398.96 and 2,253 is: 3,379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,932.28 : 10,398.96 = 2,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,932.28/10,398.96 = 2,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,932.28x = 10,398.96 × 2,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,932.28x = 23,428,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428,856.88/6,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.68

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