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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,935.32, 10,396.42 and 2,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,935.32, 10,396.42 and 2,315 is: 3,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,935.32 : 10,396.42 = 2,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,935.32/10,396.42 = 2,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,935.32x = 10,396.42 × 2,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,935.32x = 24,067,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067,712.30/6,935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.31

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