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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,958.63, 10,438.37 and 2,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,958.63, 10,438.37 and 2,279.14 is: 3,418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,958.63 : 10,438.37 = 2,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,958.63/10,438.37 = 2,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,958.63x = 10,438.37 × 2,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,958.63x = 23,790,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,790,506.60/6,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.85

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