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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,947.35, 10,423.06 and 2,268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,947.35, 10,423.06 and 2,268.23 is: 3,403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,947.35 : 10,423.06 = 2,268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,947.35/10,423.06 = 2,268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,947.35x = 10,423.06 × 2,268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,947.35x = 23,641,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,641,839.60/6,947.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.00

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