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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.72, 10,447.85 and 2,285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.72, 10,447.85 and 2,285.46 is: 3,427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.72 : 10,447.85 = 2,285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.72/10,447.85 = 2,285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.72x = 10,447.85 × 2,285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.72x = 23,878,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,878,131.83/6,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.46

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