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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.35, 10,441.30 and 2,281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.35, 10,441.30 and 2,281.09 is: 3,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.35 : 10,441.30 = 2,281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.35/10,441.30 = 2,281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.35x = 10,441.30 × 2,281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.35x = 23,817,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817,545.02/6,962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.91

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