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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,963.40, 10,444.82 and 2,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,963.40, 10,444.82 and 2,283.76 is: 3,425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,963.40 : 10,444.82 = 2,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,963.40/10,444.82 = 2,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,963.40x = 10,444.82 × 2,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,963.40x = 23,853,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853,462.12/6,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.55

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