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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.17, 10,424.13 and 2,270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.17, 10,424.13 and 2,270.07 is: 3,404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.17 : 10,424.13 = 2,270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.17/10,424.13 = 2,270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.17x = 10,424.13 × 2,270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.17x = 23,663,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,663,504.79/6,951.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.25

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