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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,946.63, 10,420.58 and 2,266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,946.63, 10,420.58 and 2,266.45 is: 3,399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,946.63 : 10,420.58 = 2,266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,946.63/10,420.58 = 2,266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,946.63x = 10,420.58 × 2,266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,946.63x = 23,617,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,617,703.16/6,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.88

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