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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.28, 10,441.80 and 3,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.28, 10,441.80 and 3,261 is: 4,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.28 : 10,441.80 = 3,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.28/10,441.80 = 3,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.28x = 10,441.80 × 3,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.28x = 34,050,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,050,709.80/6,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.74

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