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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.08, 10,435.80 and 2,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.08, 10,435.80 and 2,340.08 is: 3,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.08 : 10,435.80 = 2,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.08/10,435.80 = 2,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.08x = 10,435.80 × 2,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.08x = 24,420,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,420,606.86/6,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.18

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