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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.48, 10,443.64 and 2,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.48, 10,443.64 and 2,348.72 is: 3,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.48 : 10,443.64 = 2,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.48/10,443.64 = 2,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.48x = 10,443.64 × 2,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.48x = 24,529,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529,186.14/6,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.05

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