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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.32, 10,434.92 and 2,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.32, 10,434.92 and 2,798.24 is: 4,198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.32 : 10,434.92 = 2,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.32/10,434.92 = 2,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.32x = 10,434.92 × 2,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.32x = 29,199,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,199,410.54/6,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.14

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