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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.08, 10,398.96 and 2,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.08, 10,398.96 and 2,316 is: 3,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.08 : 10,398.96 = 2,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.08/10,398.96 = 2,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.08x = 10,398.96 × 2,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.08x = 24,083,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083,991.36/6,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.28

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