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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,941.51, 10,412.41 and 2,261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,941.51, 10,412.41 and 2,261.51 is: 3,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,941.51 : 10,412.41 = 2,261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,941.51/10,412.41 = 2,261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,941.51x = 10,412.41 × 2,261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,941.51x = 23,547,717.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,717.28/6,941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.31

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