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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.20, 10,426.20 and 2,268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.20, 10,426.20 and 2,268.55 is: 3,403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.20 : 10,426.20 = 2,268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.20/10,426.20 = 2,268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.20x = 10,426.20 × 2,268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.20x = 23,652,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,652,356.01/6,950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.12

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