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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.51, 10,441.89 and 2,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.51, 10,441.89 and 2,279.16 is: 3,419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.51 : 10,441.89 = 2,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.51/10,441.89 = 2,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.51x = 10,441.89 × 2,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.51x = 23,798,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,798,738.01/6,960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.11

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