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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.49, 10,448.27 and 2,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.49, 10,448.27 and 2,287.06 is: 3,430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.49 : 10,448.27 = 2,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.49/10,448.27 = 2,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.49x = 10,448.27 × 2,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.49x = 23,895,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,895,820.39/6,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.11

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