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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,946.35, 10,419.87 and 2,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,946.35, 10,419.87 and 2,266.36 is: 3,399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,946.35 : 10,419.87 = 2,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,946.35/10,419.87 = 2,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,946.35x = 10,419.87 × 2,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,946.35x = 23,615,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615,139.90/6,946.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.65

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