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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.58, 10,442.81 and 2,282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.58, 10,442.81 and 2,282.07 is: 3,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.58 : 10,442.81 = 2,282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.58/10,442.81 = 2,282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.58x = 10,442.81 × 2,282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.58x = 23,831,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,831,223.42/6,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.25

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