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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.91, 10,459.46 and 2,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.91, 10,459.46 and 2,292.22 is: 3,438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.91 : 10,459.46 = 2,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.91/10,459.46 = 2,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.91x = 10,459.46 × 2,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.91x = 23,975,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975,383.40/6,971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.85

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