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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,947.67, 10,418.88 and 2,266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,947.67, 10,418.88 and 2,266.57 is: 3,399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,947.67 : 10,418.88 = 2,266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,947.67/10,418.88 = 2,266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,947.67x = 10,418.88 × 2,266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,947.67x = 23,615,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615,120.84/6,947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.00

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