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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.25, 10,427.96 and 2,335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.25, 10,427.96 and 2,335.33 is: 3,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.25 : 10,427.96 = 2,335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.25/10,427.96 = 2,335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.25x = 10,427.96 × 2,335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.25x = 24,352,727.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,352,727.83/6,951.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.36

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