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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.92, 10,423.76 and 2,269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.92, 10,423.76 and 2,269.82 is: 3,403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.92 : 10,423.76 = 2,269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.92/10,423.76 = 2,269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.92x = 10,423.76 × 2,269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.92x = 23,660,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,058.92/6,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.87

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