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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.37, 10,442.48 and 2,801.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.37, 10,442.48 and 2,801.37 is: 4,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.37 : 10,442.48 = 2,801.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.37/10,442.48 = 2,801.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.37x = 10,442.48 × 2,801.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.37x = 29,253,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253,250.20/6,961.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.23

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