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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.06, 10,443.74 and 2,282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.06, 10,443.74 and 2,282.11 is: 3,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.06 : 10,443.74 = 2,282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.06/10,443.74 = 2,282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.06x = 10,443.74 × 2,282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.06x = 23,833,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,833,763.49/6,962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.38

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