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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,958.66, 10,437.62 and 2,278.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,958.66, 10,437.62 and 2,278.07 is: 3,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,958.66 : 10,437.62 = 2,278.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,958.66/10,437.62 = 2,278.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,958.66x = 10,437.62 × 2,278.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,958.66x = 23,777,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,777,643.70/6,958.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.99

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