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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,952.97, 10,431.08 and 2,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,952.97, 10,431.08 and 2,273.20 is: 3,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,952.97 : 10,431.08 = 2,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,952.97/10,431.08 = 2,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,952.97x = 10,431.08 × 2,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,952.97x = 23,711,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711,867.53/6,952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.32

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