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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.95, 10,401.35 and 2,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.95, 10,401.35 and 2,255.04 is: 3,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.95 : 10,401.35 = 2,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.95/10,401.35 = 2,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.95x = 10,401.35 × 2,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.95x = 23,455,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455,449.03/6,934.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.21

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