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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.97, 10,426.50 and 2,333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.97, 10,426.50 and 2,333.97 is: 3,500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.97 : 10,426.50 = 2,333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.97/10,426.50 = 2,333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.97x = 10,426.50 × 2,333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.97x = 24,335,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,335,138.21/6,950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.97

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