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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.08, 10,444.26 and 2,800.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.08, 10,444.26 and 2,800.46 is: 4,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.08 : 10,444.26 = 2,800.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.08/10,444.26 = 2,800.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.08x = 10,444.26 × 2,800.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.08x = 29,248,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,248,732.36/6,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.36

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