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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.51, 10,413.89 and 2,262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.51, 10,413.89 and 2,262.49 is: 3,393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.51 : 10,413.89 = 2,262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.51/10,413.89 = 2,262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.51x = 10,413.89 × 2,262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.51x = 23,561,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,561,321.99/6,942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.78

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