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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,949.73, 10,424.94 and 2,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,949.73, 10,424.94 and 2,269.74 is: 3,404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,949.73 : 10,424.94 = 2,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,949.73/10,424.94 = 2,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,949.73x = 10,424.94 × 2,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,949.73x = 23,661,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661,875.26/6,949.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.72

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