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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,943.16, 10,415.82 and 2,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,943.16, 10,415.82 and 2,262.08 is: 3,393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,943.16 : 10,415.82 = 2,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,943.16/10,415.82 = 2,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,943.16x = 10,415.82 × 2,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,943.16x = 23,561,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,561,419.52/6,943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.47

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