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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.37, 10,430.88 and 2,337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.37, 10,430.88 and 2,337.29 is: 3,505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.37 : 10,430.88 = 2,337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.37/10,430.88 = 2,337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.37x = 10,430.88 × 2,337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.37x = 24,379,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379,939.36/6,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.20

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