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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.28, 10,433.57 and 2,275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.28, 10,433.57 and 2,275.32 is: 3,413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.28 : 10,433.57 = 2,275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.28/10,433.57 = 2,275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.28x = 10,433.57 × 2,275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.28x = 23,739,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,739,656.61/6,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.18

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