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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.77, 10,425.48 and 2,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.77, 10,425.48 and 2,270.72 is: 3,405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.77 : 10,425.48 = 2,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.77/10,425.48 = 2,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.77x = 10,425.48 × 2,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.77x = 23,673,293.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,673,293.82/6,951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.36

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