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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,948.72, 10,423.94 and 2,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,948.72, 10,423.94 and 2,269.20 is: 3,404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,948.72 : 10,423.94 = 2,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,948.72/10,423.94 = 2,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,948.72x = 10,423.94 × 2,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,948.72x = 23,653,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653,993.30/6,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.08

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