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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.69, 10,441.80 and 2,279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.69, 10,441.80 and 2,279.36 is: 3,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.69 : 10,441.80 = 2,279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.69/10,441.80 = 2,279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.69x = 10,441.80 × 2,279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.69x = 23,800,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,800,569.04/6,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.28

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