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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.59, 10,445.06 and 2,281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.59, 10,445.06 and 2,281.29 is: 3,422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.59 : 10,445.06 = 2,281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.59/10,445.06 = 2,281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.59x = 10,445.06 × 2,281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.59x = 23,828,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,828,210.93/6,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.32

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