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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,932.72, 10,399.68 and 2,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,932.72, 10,399.68 and 2,250.88 is: 3,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,932.72 : 10,399.68 = 2,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,932.72/10,399.68 = 2,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,932.72x = 10,399.68 × 2,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,932.72x = 23,408,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408,431.72/6,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.51

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