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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.97, 10,428.08 and 2,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.97, 10,428.08 and 2,271.20 is: 3,407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.97 : 10,428.08 = 2,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.97/10,428.08 = 2,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.97x = 10,428.08 × 2,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.97x = 23,684,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,684,191.80/6,950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.32

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