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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.68, 10,442.52 and 3,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.68, 10,442.52 and 3,266.52 is: 4,899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.68 : 10,442.52 = 3,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.68/10,442.52 = 3,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.68x = 10,442.52 × 3,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.68x = 34,110,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,110,700.43/6,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.78

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