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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,963.35, 10,439.63 and 2,280.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,963.35, 10,439.63 and 2,280.43 is: 3,418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,963.35 : 10,439.63 = 2,280.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,963.35/10,439.63 = 2,280.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,963.35x = 10,439.63 × 2,280.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,963.35x = 23,806,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806,807.94/6,963.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.88

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