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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.34, 10,436.32 and 2,277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.34, 10,436.32 and 2,277.62 is: 3,416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.34 : 10,436.32 = 2,277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.34/10,436.32 = 2,277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.34x = 10,436.32 × 2,277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.34x = 23,769,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,769,971.16/6,957.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.53

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