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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.36, 10,436.72 and 3,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.36, 10,436.72 and 3,062.48 is: 4,595.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.36 : 10,436.72 = 3,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.36/10,436.72 = 3,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.36x = 10,436.72 × 3,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.36x = 31,962,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,962,246.27/6,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.34

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