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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,965.49, 10,440.89 and 2,284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,965.49, 10,440.89 and 2,284.28 is: 3,424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,965.49 : 10,440.89 = 2,284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,965.49/10,440.89 = 2,284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,965.49x = 10,440.89 × 2,284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,965.49x = 23,849,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849,852.58/6,965.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.00

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