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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,959.99, 10,441.08 and 2,278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,959.99, 10,441.08 and 2,278.91 is: 3,418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,959.99 : 10,441.08 = 2,278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,959.99/10,441.08 = 2,278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,959.99x = 10,441.08 × 2,278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,959.99x = 23,794,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794,229.42/6,959.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.72

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