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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.32, 10,439.75 and 2,280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.32, 10,439.75 and 2,280.06 is: 3,419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.32 : 10,439.75 = 2,280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.32/10,439.75 = 2,280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.32x = 10,439.75 × 2,280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.32x = 23,803,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803,256.39/6,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.36

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