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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,948.69, 10,424.73 and 2,268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,948.69, 10,424.73 and 2,268.95 is: 3,403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,948.69 : 10,424.73 = 2,268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,948.69/10,424.73 = 2,268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,948.69x = 10,424.73 × 2,268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,948.69x = 23,653,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653,147.52/6,948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.97

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