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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.82, 10,442.91 and 2,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.82, 10,442.91 and 2,285.62 is: 3,426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.82 : 10,442.91 = 2,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.82/10,442.91 = 2,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.82x = 10,442.91 × 2,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.82x = 23,868,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,868,523.95/6,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.03

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