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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.63, 10,415.02 and 2,261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.63, 10,415.02 and 2,261.53 is: 3,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.63 : 10,415.02 = 2,261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.63/10,415.02 = 2,261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.63x = 10,415.02 × 2,261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.63x = 23,553,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,880.18/6,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.65

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