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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.89, 10,401.42 and 2,254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.89, 10,401.42 and 2,254.47 is: 3,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.89 : 10,401.42 = 2,254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.89/10,401.42 = 2,254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.89x = 10,401.42 × 2,254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.89x = 23,449,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,449,689.35/6,934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.41

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