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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.26, 10,351.89 and 2,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.26, 10,351.89 and 2,284.26 is: 3,426.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.26 : 10,351.89 = 2,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.26/10,351.89 = 2,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.26x = 10,351.89 × 2,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.26x = 23,646,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,646,408.25/6,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.39

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