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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,969.68, 10,453.52 and 2,289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,969.68, 10,453.52 and 2,289.88 is: 3,434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,969.68 : 10,453.52 = 2,289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,969.68/10,453.52 = 2,289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,969.68x = 10,453.52 × 2,289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,969.68x = 23,937,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937,288.86/6,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.49

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