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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.44, 10,441.10 and 2,281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.44, 10,441.10 and 2,281.94 is: 3,422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.44 : 10,441.10 = 2,281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.44/10,441.10 = 2,281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.44x = 10,441.10 × 2,281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.44x = 23,825,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825,963.73/6,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.56

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