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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.40, 10,382.70 and 4,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.40, 10,382.70 and 4,002.60 is: 5,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.40 : 10,382.70 = 4,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.40/10,382.70 = 4,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.40x = 10,382.70 × 4,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.40x = 41,557,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,557,795.02/6,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.32

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