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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.50, 10,433.25 and 2,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.50, 10,433.25 and 2,338.50 is: 3,507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.50 : 10,433.25 = 2,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.50/10,433.25 = 2,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.50x = 10,433.25 × 2,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.50x = 24,398,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,398,155.13/6,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.75

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