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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.92, 10,427.42 and 3,255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.92, 10,427.42 and 3,255.13 is: 4,880.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.92 : 10,427.42 = 3,255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.92/10,427.42 = 3,255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.92x = 10,427.42 × 3,255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.92x = 33,942,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,942,578.78/6,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.37

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