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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,956.93, 10,434.99 and 2,279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,956.93, 10,434.99 and 2,279.99 is: 3,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,956.93 : 10,434.99 = 2,279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,956.93/10,434.99 = 2,279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,956.93x = 10,434.99 × 2,279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,956.93x = 23,791,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791,672.85/6,956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.85

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