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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.44, 10,427.28 and 2,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.44, 10,427.28 and 2,270.62 is: 3,406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.44 : 10,427.28 = 2,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.44/10,427.28 = 2,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.44x = 10,427.28 × 2,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.44x = 23,676,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676,390.51/6,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.46

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