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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.80, 10,426.34 and 2,270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.80, 10,426.34 and 2,270.83 is: 3,406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.80 : 10,426.34 = 2,270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.80/10,426.34 = 2,270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.80x = 10,426.34 × 2,270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.80x = 23,676,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676,382.18/6,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.28

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