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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.22, 10,431.41 and 3,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.22, 10,431.41 and 3,256.44 is: 4,884.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.22 : 10,431.41 = 3,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.22/10,431.41 = 3,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.22x = 10,431.41 × 3,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.22x = 33,969,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969,244.50/6,955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.00

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