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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.23, 10,432.86 and 1,761.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.23, 10,432.86 and 1,761.11 is: 2,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.23 : 10,432.86 = 1,761.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.23/10,432.86 = 1,761.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.23x = 10,432.86 × 1,761.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.23x = 18,373,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,373,361.91/6,955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.66

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