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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.38, 10,427.67 and 3,622.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.38, 10,427.67 and 3,622.23 is: 5,430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.38 : 10,427.67 = 3,622.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.38/10,427.67 = 3,622.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.38x = 10,427.67 × 3,622.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.38x = 37,771,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,771,419.10/6,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.53

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