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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.42, 10,433.13 and 2,341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.42, 10,433.13 and 2,341.66 is: 3,512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.42 : 10,433.13 = 2,341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.42/10,433.13 = 2,341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.42x = 10,433.13 × 2,341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.42x = 24,430,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,430,843.20/6,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.49

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