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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.48, 10,437.84 and 2,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.48, 10,437.84 and 2,277.72 is: 3,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.48 : 10,437.84 = 2,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.48/10,437.84 = 2,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.48x = 10,437.84 × 2,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.48x = 23,774,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,774,476.92/6,957.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.11

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