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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,965.74, 10,441.26 and 2,284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,965.74, 10,441.26 and 2,284.53 is: 3,424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,965.74 : 10,441.26 = 2,284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,965.74/10,441.26 = 2,284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,965.74x = 10,441.26 × 2,284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,965.74x = 23,853,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853,319.50/6,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.38

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