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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.29, 10,426.35 and 2,268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.29, 10,426.35 and 2,268.66 is: 3,403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.29 : 10,426.35 = 2,268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.29/10,426.35 = 2,268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.29x = 10,426.35 × 2,268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.29x = 23,653,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653,843.19/6,950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.29

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