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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,968.42, 10,452.66 and 2,354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,968.42, 10,452.66 and 2,354.66 is: 3,532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,968.42 : 10,452.66 = 2,354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,968.42/10,452.66 = 2,354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,968.42x = 10,452.66 × 2,354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,968.42x = 24,612,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,612,460.40/6,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.00

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