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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.76, 10,444.68 and 2,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.76, 10,444.68 and 2,280.96 is: 3,421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.76 : 10,444.68 = 2,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.76/10,444.68 = 2,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.76x = 10,444.68 × 2,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.76x = 23,823,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,823,897.29/6,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.62

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