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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.59, 10,438.92 and 2,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.59, 10,438.92 and 2,217.13 is: 3,324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.59 : 10,438.92 = 2,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.59/10,438.92 = 2,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.59x = 10,438.92 × 2,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.59x = 23,144,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,144,424.92/6,961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.59

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