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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.22, 10,443.60 and 2,281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.22, 10,443.60 and 2,281.54 is: 3,422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.22 : 10,443.60 = 2,281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.22/10,443.60 = 2,281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.22x = 10,443.60 × 2,281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.22x = 23,827,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,827,491.14/6,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.89

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