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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,948.72, 10,424.22 and 2,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,948.72, 10,424.22 and 2,267.36 is: 3,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,948.72 : 10,424.22 = 2,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,948.72/10,424.22 = 2,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,948.72x = 10,424.22 × 2,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,948.72x = 23,635,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635,459.46/6,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.41

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