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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.36, 10,411.08 and 2,261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.36, 10,411.08 and 2,261.10 is: 3,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.36 : 10,411.08 = 2,261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.36/10,411.08 = 2,261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.36x = 10,411.08 × 2,261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.36x = 23,540,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,492.99/6,942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.85

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