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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,958.49, 10,438.83 and 2,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,958.49, 10,438.83 and 2,277.40 is: 3,416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,958.49 : 10,438.83 = 2,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,958.49/10,438.83 = 2,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,958.49x = 10,438.83 × 2,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,958.49x = 23,773,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,773,365.34/6,958.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.46

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