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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.56, 10,355.55 and 2,954.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.56, 10,355.55 and 2,954.03 is: 4,432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.56 : 10,355.55 = 2,954.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.56/10,355.55 = 2,954.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.56x = 10,355.55 × 2,954.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.56x = 30,590,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,590,605.37/6,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.42

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