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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.37, 10,401.59 and 2,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.37, 10,401.59 and 2,774.72 is: 4,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.37 : 10,401.59 = 2,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.37/10,401.59 = 2,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.37x = 10,401.59 × 2,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.37x = 28,861,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861,532.75/6,934.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.10

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