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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,964.58, 10,445.91 and 2,284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,964.58, 10,445.91 and 2,284.81 is: 3,426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,964.58 : 10,445.91 = 2,284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,964.58/10,445.91 = 2,284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,964.58x = 10,445.91 × 2,284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,964.58x = 23,866,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,866,897.80/6,964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.90

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