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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.98, 10,434.08 and 2,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.98, 10,434.08 and 2,275.20 is: 3,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.98 : 10,434.08 = 2,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.98/10,434.08 = 2,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.98x = 10,434.08 × 2,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.98x = 23,739,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,739,618.82/6,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.33

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