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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.36, 10,427.56 and 2,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.36, 10,427.56 and 2,271.24 is: 3,407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.36 : 10,427.56 = 2,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.36/10,427.56 = 2,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.36x = 10,427.56 × 2,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.36x = 23,683,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683,491.37/6,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.52

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