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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,968.97, 10,451.22 and 2,287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,968.97, 10,451.22 and 2,287.71 is: 3,430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,968.97 : 10,451.22 = 2,287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,968.97/10,451.22 = 2,287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,968.97x = 10,451.22 × 2,287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,968.97x = 23,909,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,909,360.51/6,968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.83

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