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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.34, 10,426.67 and 2,268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.34, 10,426.67 and 2,268.99 is: 3,403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.34 : 10,426.67 = 2,268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.34/10,426.67 = 2,268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.34x = 10,426.67 × 2,268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.34x = 23,657,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657,998.62/6,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.86

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