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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.29, 10,442.43 and 2,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.29, 10,442.43 and 2,801.32 is: 4,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.29 : 10,442.43 = 2,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.29/10,442.43 = 2,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.29x = 10,442.43 × 2,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.29x = 29,252,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252,588.01/6,961.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.18

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