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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.43, 10,413.63 and 2,262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.43, 10,413.63 and 2,262.43 is: 3,393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.43 : 10,413.63 = 2,262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.43/10,413.63 = 2,262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.43x = 10,413.63 × 2,262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.43x = 23,560,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560,108.92/6,942.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.64

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