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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.66, 10,448.80 and 2,286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.66, 10,448.80 and 2,286.55 is: 3,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.66 : 10,448.80 = 2,286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.66/10,448.80 = 2,286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.66x = 10,448.80 × 2,286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.66x = 23,891,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891,652.21/6,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.43

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