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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.24, 10,426.20 and 2,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.24, 10,426.20 and 2,335 is: 3,500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.24 : 10,426.20 = 2,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.24/10,426.20 = 2,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.24x = 10,426.20 × 2,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.24x = 24,345,177
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,345,177/6,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.26

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