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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,936.32, 10,397.92 and 2,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,936.32, 10,397.92 and 2,316 is: 3,471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,936.32 : 10,397.92 = 2,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,936.32/10,397.92 = 2,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,936.32x = 10,397.92 × 2,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,936.32x = 24,081,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,081,582.72/6,936.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.81

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