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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.47, 10,442.87 and 2,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.47, 10,442.87 and 2,280.52 is: 3,421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.47 : 10,442.87 = 2,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.47/10,442.87 = 2,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.47x = 10,442.87 × 2,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.47x = 23,815,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,815,138.44/6,960.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.48

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