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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.25, 10,457.93 and 2,289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.25, 10,457.93 and 2,289.66 is: 3,434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.25 : 10,457.93 = 2,289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.25/10,457.93 = 2,289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.25x = 10,457.93 × 2,289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.25x = 23,945,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945,104.00/6,971.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.84

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