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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.68, 10,433.34 and 2,338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.68, 10,433.34 and 2,338.68 is: 3,507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.68 : 10,433.34 = 2,338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.68/10,433.34 = 2,338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.68x = 10,433.34 × 2,338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.68x = 24,400,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400,243.59/6,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.96

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