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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.56, 10,436.76 and 2,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.56, 10,436.76 and 2,278.06 is: 3,417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.56 : 10,436.76 = 2,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.56/10,436.76 = 2,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.56x = 10,436.76 × 2,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.56x = 23,775,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,775,565.49/6,957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.23

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