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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.06, 10,450.09 and 2,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.06, 10,450.09 and 2,286.44 is: 3,429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.06 : 10,450.09 = 2,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.06/10,450.09 = 2,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.06x = 10,450.09 × 2,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.06x = 23,893,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,893,503.78/6,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.99

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