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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.12, 10,426.74 and 2,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.12, 10,426.74 and 2,333 is: 3,500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.12 : 10,426.74 = 2,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.12/10,426.74 = 2,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.12x = 10,426.74 × 2,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.12x = 24,325,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325,584.42/6,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.02

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