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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.06, 10,442.24 and 2,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.06, 10,442.24 and 2,281.11 is: 3,421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.06 : 10,442.24 = 2,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.06/10,442.24 = 2,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.06x = 10,442.24 × 2,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.06x = 23,819,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,819,898.09/6,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.88

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