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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,946.82, 10,421.93 and 2,267.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,946.82, 10,421.93 and 2,267.07 is: 3,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,946.82 : 10,421.93 = 2,267.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,946.82/10,421.93 = 2,267.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,946.82x = 10,421.93 × 2,267.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,946.82x = 23,627,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627,233.51/6,946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.16

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