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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,931.04, 10,388.64 and 2,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,931.04, 10,388.64 and 2,981 is: 4,468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,931.04 : 10,388.64 = 2,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,931.04/10,388.64 = 2,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,931.04x = 10,388.64 × 2,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,931.04x = 30,968,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968,535.84/6,931.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.09

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