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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.78, 10,442.38 and 2,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.78, 10,442.38 and 2,282.14 is: 3,423.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.78 : 10,442.38 = 2,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.78/10,442.38 = 2,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.78x = 10,442.38 × 2,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.78x = 23,830,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,830,920.88/6,961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.11

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