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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.92, 10,403.50 and 2,254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.92, 10,403.50 and 2,254.57 is: 3,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.92 : 10,403.50 = 2,254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.92/10,403.50 = 2,254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.92x = 10,403.50 × 2,254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.92x = 23,455,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455,443.76/6,934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.22

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