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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.97, 10,429.58 and 2,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.97, 10,429.58 and 2,272.20 is: 3,408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.97 : 10,429.58 = 2,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.97/10,429.58 = 2,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.97x = 10,429.58 × 2,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.97x = 23,698,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698,091.68/6,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.83

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