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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,947.46, 10,422.28 and 2,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,947.46, 10,422.28 and 2,266.39 is: 3,399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,947.46 : 10,422.28 = 2,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,947.46/10,422.28 = 2,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,947.46x = 10,422.28 × 2,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,947.46x = 23,620,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,620,895.66/6,947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.93

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