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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,968.37, 10,445.19 and 2,287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,968.37, 10,445.19 and 2,287.14 is: 3,428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,968.37 : 10,445.19 = 2,287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,968.37/10,445.19 = 2,287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,968.37x = 10,445.19 × 2,287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,968.37x = 23,889,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,889,611.86/6,968.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.29

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